A toad in a hole may be a popular breakfast dish, but a live frog in a salad bag is a less desirable supermarket item… consumers in the UK have learned the hard way.
Graham MartinMartin, who works for Berkshire Reptile Rescue, has been called in to consult on a strange case plaguing a Waitrose distribution centre in Bracknell, England. As Martin told the BBC… he was called in to collect a live frog from the business after it was discovered inside a salad bag.
Apparently, the surprise addition to the pre-packaged greens was first spotted by a customer who had purchased the item. It was reportedly returned after the live amphibian was spotted inside the bag.
The frog — whose origins remain unknown — is currently in the custody of Martin… who assured others that the creature was being well cared for.
He added… “He’s in a lovely little box, he’s got some dirt and some leaves to hide in, he’s got a little bowl of water. I’ve put some beetles in for his dinner and he’s loving life.”
Martin explained that the frog was being kept isolated because “interaction with foreign animals is never a good idea.”
A spokesperson for the John Lewis Partnership, the company that owns Waitrose, made it clear that this should never have happened… given the fact that there is “a rigorous sorting and washing process that should have removed this frog”.
The company also apologized to the customer who found the frog in his salad bag.
While the JLP tried to downplay the situation as a “very rare occurrence”, Martin said he has already received “3 or 4” calls this year about rogue creatures finding themselves where they shouldn’t be.
By the way, we would be dying of laughter if we found a live frog in our food!!!