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Food #7: Pre-Cut Fruit Trays
At first glance, pre-cut fruit looks like the healthiest convenience option.
Bright colors.
Clear containers.
Perfect cubes and slices.
Why Employees Avoid Them
What shoppers don’t see:
- Fruit nearing spoilage is often used
- Bruised or overripe pieces are cut away
- Mixed fruit hides aging ingredients
- Prep surfaces vary in cleanliness
Pre-cut fruit has:
- Shorter shelf life
- Higher risk of bacterial growth
- Much higher prices
Once fruit is cut, its protective skin is gone.
The Hidden Cost
You’re paying:
- More money
- For less freshness
- With higher contamination risk
Employees often say:
“If you wouldn’t eat it whole, don’t eat it cut.”
Food #6: Store-Baked Bread Late in the Day
Fresh bread smells amazing—but timing matters.
What Happens to Unsold Bread
Bread baked early in the day:
- Dries out by evening
- Gets discounted late
- May be re-bagged
Some loaves labeled “fresh today” were actually:
- Baked earlier
- Frozen and reheated
- Left out for hours
Employees know which batches are truly fresh—and which aren’t.
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