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Suran R

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2016

14 Sept 2022, 12:10

Pathetic Customer Service

I bought 8x6L Parmalat Everfresh UHT milk from PnP in Howick. When I proceeded to open the cap, I found that it virtually impossible to open it normally. After several attempts I just inserted a sharp knife and removed the cap and locking mechanism as they could not be separated. I did some root cause analysis and found that the cap and locking mechanism to be installed incorrectly during packaging. I inspected approximately 8 boxes and found this to be the same. My wife wife inspected a few more - same issue. I called the customer care line. Spoke to Carl. After listening to my complaint, Carl asked me to take photos of ALL non compliant boxes inclusive of the printed data and forward this to their what's app line as they need to investigate every non-compliant batch. I sent pictures of 5 boxes. I wasn't being paid to problem solve for Parmalat. I stated quite categorically that all I needed was for them to uplift the product with sub-standard packaging and replace with boxes that have caps properly and correctly affixed. I did also explain that I did not have my receipt as I had discarded it. He advised that in future that I should take photos of my receipt. WHAT **** ADVISE. Rather that honour my request, Parmalat have sent me a R50 voucher when I next purchase their products. REALLY - so fifty bucks should compensate for the daily inconvenience. Parmalat - wake up and smell the coffee. You DO NOT address the symptom, but you FIX the problem. I don't need you R50 discount, I need my milk exchanged. Period.

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Parmalat
Parmalat's reply19 Sept 2022, 16:23
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We at Lactalis would like to extend our sincere apologies for the unfitting experience you had with the product. However, we also thank you for taking the time to inform us of your recent experience. 
  
Rest assured your complaint will be forwarded to our Head Office and to the relevant factory to address and ensure the necessary corrective steps are put in place so that we may meet your expectations in the future. 


Your reference as discussed with our consultant: 22/09/356. 
  
Kind Regards
Lactalis Customer Care Line 
SR
Suran R's update20 Sept 2022, 08:42
Reviewer Update
The consultant, Janine, once again apologized for the inconvenience I experienced - typical consultant. From the discussion, it is apparent that the information I supp**** is inadequate and it appears that I'm using this opportunity to score a quick buck. Therefore she has requested that I take a photo of all the boxes that are problematic, so that they can compensate me for those. The photo will be proof of what I have. No cognizance is given to the fact of the boxes that I've already used. Was I meant to buy more milk and keep those that I already bought for exhibition.
As I stated, your R50 does not appease me. Furthermore the work and time required to supply you further evidence is worth more than the R50 you were willing to compensate me.
Your agents appear skillfully trained to pass the buck. Reading reviews about Parmalat, I'm not surprised by being given the run around.
My request, send a representative over so that he can do what is necessary. Stop giving me the run around.