Bob Muncie said...

> I could believe some of the more rural outlaying stores might do
> something a little fishy with their meat/dates, but that is also a good
> way to loose customers, so I would doubt those type practices are
> widespread.

Long ago, I learned about a practice meat departments have been using for
ages. They light up the meat cases and shelves with special lights (I forget,
infrared?) to make the meats look "fresher." There's no crime in that but if
you want a better picture of the meat's "freshness," walk 10 or so feet away
from the lights and watch it change to it's natural color. It's not very
dramatic but it should be noticeable.

Andy