The holiday season is upon us, and with it, the tradition of tucking into a roasted turkey on Christmas Day. However, this year's festivities may be marred by controversy as supermarkets face accusations of misleading shoppers about the origin of their turkeys. A devastating bird flu outbreak has decimated British farms, leaving major retailers scrambling to fill shelves with birds from the EU. Critics argue that these retailers are not being transparent about the true origin of the meat, hiding it in fine print while touting "Support British Farmers" signs. The result?
Unsuspecting Brits may be carving up a Polish turkey instead of a home-grown one on Christmas Day. The culprits include Asda, Morrisons, Lidl, and Aldi, all of which have been identified as stocking imported turkeys to combat supply shortages. A visit to a London Morrisons revealed a "Bootiful" turkey crown from Bernard Matthews sitting alongside a "British whole chicken" from an unspecified source.
Only by flipping the heavy bird over and reading the bottom of the packet can shoppers discover the truth: the product is "produced in the UK using turkey from the EU and UK.
SHOPPERS have been warned they could be tucking into foreign turkeys this Christmas as supermarkets are accused of ⁘duping⁘ families with sneaky ...Other related sources and context: Visit website
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