Would you eat it? Disgust over meal served to schoolchildren

Disgusted parents have raised concerns about the food being served at Perth and Kinross schools after a mum complained about a turkey burger her daughter was given at Blairgowrie High.

Sharon Morgan shared the picture to social media with the caption “would any of you eat it?” prompting Perth and Kinross Council to tell meal providers Tayside Contracts to launch an investigation.

Blairgowrie Conservative councillor Caroline Shiers also contacted Tayside Contracts demanding an explanation into the questionable school dinner.

She said: “I have raised this issue with Tayside Contracts and will be following it up with them.

“Quality and the nutritional value of meals is of utmost importance and that’s why I took a personal interest in it.

“The standards of school meals are very high and that’s why we take these complaints very seriously.”

Tayside Contracts apologised for the meal at Blairgowrie High School and said it was no fault of the cooking staff at the school.

Carol Haxton, Tayside Contracts’ facilities business manager, said: “Tayside Contracts produces over six million high-quality school meals per year and our quality management systems and the skill levels of our cooks stand comparison with the very best.

“However, on this occasion we clearly fell short of the high standards which we demand of ourselves and for which we are extremely sorry.

“There is no doubt that the burger served on this occasion did not look appetising and the portion size was small.”

The turkey burger at Blairgowrie High School.