Woolworths is investigating one of its stores after a customer discovered maggots in fridges containing raw chicken. The discovery was shared in a video, prompting the retailer to look into the incident at the affected branch. The case has raised concerns about food safety and hygiene standards at the store, and the retailer is expected to take appropriate action following the investigation.

A shopper at a Woolworths store in South Africa discovered maggots underneath a pack of chicken, according to TimesLIVE. The aggrieved customer said his biggest concern was not the discovery itself but the casual response of staff members when he raised the issue. The incident has drawn attention to food safety and customer service practices at the retailer.

Woolworths in South Africa is facing scrutiny after maggots were reportedly discovered in a raw chicken fridge at one of its stores, according to TimesLIVE. The retailer described the incident as "a unique and isolated incident" and said it has opened an investigation into how it occurred. The report raises questions about the supermarket's food safety and quality control standards as the company works to determine the cause of the contamination.

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Woolworths reported a difficult trading year in 2026, with its food division performing strongly while the retailer's other divisions struggled. According to The Citizen Business, chief executive Sam Ngumeni acknowledged that 2026 had been a tough year for the company. The results point to a mixed performance across the group, with resilient food sales offsetting weakness elsewhere in the business.

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