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Better Option
If you buy store-baked bread:
- Go early
- Ask about bake times
- Avoid end-of-day markdowns
Discounted bread isn’t always a deal—it’s often a deadline.
Food #5: Prepared Deli Salads (Potato, Pasta, Coleslaw)
Creamy deli salads are popular—but risky.
What Employees See
- Ingredients reused from previous days
- Salads “refreshed” with more dressing
- Containers topped up rather than replaced
These foods combine:
- Dairy
- Cooked starch
- Room-temperature handling
That’s a perfect environment for bacteria.
Why Employees Avoid Them
Even when refrigerated, these salads:
- Spoil quickly
- Mask age with seasoning
- Are hard to trace by date
Many employees say:
“We’d never buy those for our families.”
Food #4: Discounted Fresh Fish
Seafood discounts should raise immediate questions.
Why Fish Gets Discounted
Fish is often marked down because:
- It’s near expiration
- Smell is developing
- Texture is changing
Even a small delay in refrigeration can affect safety.
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