jmcbn 9767 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 I already boycott a number of the big brands for various reasons but this kind of thing (apart from supporting local business) is a big part of the reason why I insist, when possible, on buying local...http://bigstory.ap.org/article/8f64fb25931242a985bc30e3f5a9a0b2/ap-global-supermarkets-selling-shrimp-peeled-slavesAnd for quick reference: AP reporters visited supermarkets chosen at random in all 50 states. Where did they find shrimp linked to tainted supply chains in its investigation? A: Acme Markets; Albertsons; Aldi; Bi-Lo; Carrs-Safeway; Cash Wise; Crest Foods; Cub Foods; D'Agostino Supermarket; Dan's Supermarket; Dollar General; Edwards Food Giant; Family Dollar; Foodland; Fred Meyer; Giant Eagle; Harris-Teeter; H-E-B; Hy-Vee; Jerry's Foods; Jewel-Osco; Jons International Marketplace; Kroger; Lowes Foods; Mariano's; Market Basket; Marsh Supermarkets; Martin's Super Markets; McDade's Market; Pavilions; Petco; Piggly Wiggly; Price Chopper; Publix; Ralphs; Randall's Food Market; Redner's Warehouse Markets; Russ's Market; Safeway; Save Mart; Schnucks; Shaws; ShopRite; Smart & Final; Sprouts Farmers Market; Stater Bros.; Stop & Shop; Sunshine Foods; Target; Van's Thriftway; Vons; Wal-Mart; Whole Foods; Winn-Dixie. Link to post Share on other sites
MeadowLily 22642 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Ooo yuck, I need a bucket. I'm going ice fishing for my own. Link to post Share on other sites
jmcbn 9767 Posted December 30, 2015 Author Share Posted December 30, 2015 I can just picture you in one of those log cabins, drinking beers & falling out with your folks, out on a lake..... (Anybody else a fan of Frasier?! ) Link to post Share on other sites
MeadowLily 22642 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 That's hilarious or this one. Link to post Share on other sites
MeadowLily 22642 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Thanks for the tainted shrimp info. I'll use it for bait. You're invited to our ice hut and bring some of those Thin Gwen Gins, alrighty then. Link to post Share on other sites
Mistyfire 352 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Shrimp just is not looking so good now.... Link to post Share on other sites
QuilterInVA 498 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Fortunately I live on the east coast and I can buy seafood fresh from the boat that caught it. I only buy in season fruits and vegetables. Stuff from other countries is suspect since some use human waste for fertilizer. I can't wait for the farmers markets to open again. Link to post Share on other sites
Jager07 216 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Well dang! HEB is THE Texas supermarket and I'll definitely use this info to check for better at the little organic stores. Thank you for the info! Link to post Share on other sites
firestorm531 34 Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Well dang! HEB is THE Texas supermarket and I'll definitely use this info to check for better at the little organic stores. Thank you for the info! I was shocked to see them listed too! Link to post Share on other sites
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