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Woman Found Multiple Maggots in Eggs Bought from Yishun Minimart

2023-02-27 , 12:08 pm

Imagine buying a carton of eggs with the mouth-watering thought of making soft-boiled eggs.

This woman was in for a rude shock when she realised that the eggs she had bought came with a side of maggots.

This incident definitely did not crack her up.

Here’s what happened.

Eggs with a Side of Maggots

A woman was displeased to find multiple maggots crawling in a carton of eggs she had just bought from a Yishun minimart.

Going by Ms Fiona, she recounted the ordeal to The Straits Times.

She had only noticed the maggots after bringing the carton of ten eggs home.

She said, “I reached home and was about to put the eggs into the fridge when I opened the carton and saw the maggots crawling all over. I think one of the eggs was rotten and there was a yellow fluid seeping from the shell. The smell was very bad.”

She then posted a video on the Facebook page Complaint Singapore.

She captioned the video, “Bought these eggs from Sri minimart shop at Block 431 Yishun. Didn’t realise the maggots on the eggs when I paid for it, [only] until I got home.”

Ms Fiona told The Straits Times she left the eggs at the stairwell outside her home.

She was reluctant to handle the eggs because she feared the maggots.

She added, “I rarely buy from that minimart and I doubt I will return.”

This was undoubtedly not an eggcellent experience for her.

Minimart Response

Ms Karthika Angu, who has operated the minimart for four years, told The Straits Times that she would “never sell spoiled eggs to customers, because they are like our family”.

She sincerely apologised for the mishap and accepted 100% of the responsibility.

She also offered a full refund.

Since the incident, Ms Angu has asked her staff to check the remaining cartons of eggs at the minimart.

She added, “We don’t have any intention to sell these kinds of items to our customers. I feel very bad. Please convert our apologies to that customer.”

Netizen Comments

Those who responded to the Facebook post were disgusted by the unsightly scene.

One netizen suggested mishandling a tray of eggs could result in maggots if the eggshells crack.

Other Similar Incidents

A few weeks ago, a woman found a translucent worm in her kaisen don from Don Don Donki.

Taking to Facebook to detail her shock, the video attached shows the worm wriggling happily on what appears to be a slab of tuna.

The post ends with a warning to “open your eyes big big” before you consume food.

Luckily, Ms Fiona spotted the maggots before putting the carton of eggs in her fridge.

Another similar incident occurred last year in June 2022.

Taking to the Facebook page Complaint Singapore, user Thet Aung detailed her horrifying discovery of maggots in a carton of eggs she had bought from a Giant outlet in Sembawang.

She attached a video showing the maggots squirming.

She warned others to “check before you buy”.

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Common Bugs in Food

Perhaps it’s apt to tell you that rice weevils are a common organism found in rice in Singapore.

Rice weevils can also be found in other stored grain products like corn, millet, wheat and oats.

If there are round holes in the grain kernels you bought, or the grains feel damp, you probably have some rice weevils on your hands.

However, don’t worry too much, as the weevils can be removed by washing the rice.

The rice is then safe for consumption.

According to the Singapore Food Authority (SFA), rice weevils are natural and don’t pose any health risks.

On the other hand, pests like maggots are not allowed in food.

The SFA states that food operators and handlers are responsible for pest control in their food establishments.

However, SFA advises people to store food in covered containers or properly sealed packaging to prevent pest infestation in their homes.