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Bite into a large winged bug from a frozen package of stir fry vegtables.

Asked over 2 years ago - Council Bluffs, IA

I made stir fry for dinner using a package of frozen stir fry veg. Within a few bites I bite into a large winged bug. My husband believes that it looks like what once was a grass hopper. Whatever breed, I am totally sickened by this. The package has been in the freezer for a while and is actually outdated. What should I do? Contact the store? Contact the manufacturer? Just throw them away and never buy the brand again? What do you suggest?

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Jonathan H Levy

Reputation Level 19

Answered over 2 years ago. International Law Attorney in Washington, DC.

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It really depends how outraged and shocked you are. If it was a huge nasty look insect, it might be worth speaking with an attorney but a small grasshopper would not be worth the trouble. Whatever you do, it is worth contacting the manufacturer. They may even send you a free case of their product.

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Alan James Brinkmeier

Reputation Level 20

Answered over 2 years ago. Lawsuit / Dispute Attorney in Chicago, IL.

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You will need to prove damages to be successful. Disgust about a bug will not be enough to make a lawsuit worthwhile.

Write to the store and perhaps you will get some coupons and an apology.

Good luck to you.

God bless.

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