Live frog found in sealed lettuce bag shocks Australian shoppers

A live frog discovered inside a sealed bag of lettuce has caused a stir for a New Zealand couple in Western Australia. Laura Jones and Billie Le Pine were alerted by their housemate, an Australian, who casually pointed out the amphibian surprise. "Mate, there's a frog in the lettuce," he reportedly said.

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Mate, there's a frog in the lettuce.

The small green frog, now affectionately named Greg, was found sealed within the plastic packaging. Le Pine estimated the frog was about the size of his hand. He believes Greg likely traveled a long distance from one of Australia's eastern states, the primary source of produce for Esperance, where the couple lives. The packaging's small ventilation holes, designed to keep the lettuce fresh, may have also provided Greg with air and sustenance during his journey.

Before bringing Greg inside, the housemate opened the bag. The couple then released the frog near a local water reservoir, ensuring he had some fresh air before his release. "We gave him a bit of fresh air, and then he was released with the lettuce," Jones recounted. Greg was last seen swimming with lettuce bits in a nearby dam before hopping away.

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We gave him a bit of fresh air, and then he was released with the lettuce.

Supermarket chain Woolworths confirmed it is investigating the incident with its suppliers, treating it as a priority. The company emphasized that this is an isolated occurrence with no other similar reports. "Woolworths takes product quality and food safety very seriously," a spokesperson stated. They highlighted their work with numerous lettuce growers across Australia, noting that each batch undergoes washing and quality checks to detect foreign objects before packaging and shipping.

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Woolworths takes product quality and food safety very seriously.