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3w ago

Customer Revives Toad Found in Aldi Süd Lettuce, Retailer Issues Apology

Now named 'Froschi', the rescued toad lives in the man’s father’s pond after Aldi Süd said poor visibility during night harvesting allowed the oversight with staff training now pledged.

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Overview

  • A 23-year-old customer from Griesheim discovered a frozen toad hidden in a sealed iceberg lettuce pack from Aldi Süd while preparing a sandwich.
  • Relying on ChatGPT guidance, he thawed the toad and performed a heart rhythm massage, triggering recovery bubbles within two minutes.
  • Biologists confirmed the animal was a toad rather than a frog and Günay named it 'Froschi' before relocating it to his father’s garden pond.
  • In its statement, Aldi Süd apologized and blamed limited visibility during unusually hot night-time harvesting for the lapse.
  • The discounter said it will bolster field inspection procedures and provide additional training to harvest workers to prevent future wildlife encounters.