An investigation by The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) has uncovered hundreds of out dated food items for sale at local Rite Aid locations.
One of the items had a “Best By” date of nearly 1 year old, milk that was still for sale 2 months after the “Sell By” date , meat that was almost 3 weeks past its “Sell By” date and other out of date items that are commonly used to nourish children and the elderly.
“The New York State Attorney General should add Rite Aid to the list of retailers that sell out of date food” Frank DeRiso, President of UFCW Local One. “A company that promotes health should not be selling outdated food products.” DeRiso added.
Members from UFCW shopped at several area stores and found hundreds of products that were out of date. The items were purchased and the food and receipts will be sent to the New York State Attorney General’s office in Buffalo.
“We urge customers to closely scrutinize every item they intend to purchase at local Rite Aids. Check for sell by dates and the condition of any fresh items Rite Aid sells.” Frank DeRiso, President of UFCW Local One added.
UFCW Local One has contacted the office of the NY State Attorney General and is asking them to further investigate Rite Aid’s business practices and to take whatever measures they to deem appropriate to safeguard the community.
