On Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:35:27 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:47:49 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> I *hate* the TJs here. Yes the clerks are in a good mood but they sell
> >> spoiled produce.
> >
> > My TJ's have produce that's fine, but I avoid their meat like the
> > plague.
>
> They've had tainted beef far too many times to suit me.

For that matter, they've had tainted packaged vegetables too. Trader
Joe's started off being cheese, wine and canned goods. Stick to those
and you'll do just fine.

> I don't know about the rest of their meats.
>

I was never big on buying meat there, but what really turned me off
was the time hubby came home with a package of beautiful little t-bone
lamb chops... the package was well under the sell by date, but the
clear plastic was inflated. I knew immediately there was a problem,
but opened it anyway and the stench was over powering. He took it
back and was going to get a different package, but they were all that
way. I don't trust how they handle meat and I'm talking about the
entire process, not limiting myself to the retail level.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.