With the economy in turmoil, it is getting harder and harder to provide for our families. But with a little research and creativity, you can save a little money and still put food on the table. It's also important to know about the quality of what ends up on your plate.
In September and October, 2008, we compared prices of groceries in your area. Now we are looking at the quality of food sold by Remke Markets.
We'll also be adding news and other useful information.
Go to the Baskets page in order to review the baskets, receipts, and shopper logs.
Go to the Remke Store Inspections page to see violations found by health inspectors.
Shop Smart Kentucky is a project of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union and the more than 10,000 UFCW members who work in retail stores in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. We believe that communities and families are stronger when workers have a voice on the job. Shop Smart Kentucky is in no way affiliated with Remke Markets or any other business establishment. For more information, visit www.RemkeWorkersUnited.org.
Malt-O-Meal Recalls Oatmeal With Possible Salmonella
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: July 3, 2009
Malt-O-Meal Company is voluntarily recalling oatmeal that contains instant nonfat dry milk that may be contaminated with salmonella. The instant nonfat dry milk came from Plainview Milk Products Cooperative of Minnesota, which is recalling products made over the past two years because of the possible contamination. Many of Plainview’s products were sold to other food makers. Malt-O-Meal, based in Minneapolis, is recalling Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal sold in cartons and variety packs with best-if-used-by dates of June 30, 2009 to Oct. 28, 2010. The oatmeal is sold nationally under numerous brands.
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On: Jun 01, 2009 (10:36:56)
http://chfs.ky.gov/news/Food+Code+09.htmPress Release Date: Friday, May 22, 2009 Contact Information: Gwenda Bond or Beth Fisher, (502) 564-6786, ext Read More...
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On: May 14, 2009 (06:24:56)
"Jump in Food Costs Drives Up Price Index," May 14, 2009. Reuters/New York Times"Producer prices rose faster than expected in April, government data showed on Thursday, driven by a surge in food costs.The Labor Department said the Producer Price Index climbed 0.3 percent after declining 1.2 percent in March. Food prices rose 1 Read More...
“Every few weeks, it seems, deadly germs turn up in the food supply. Heather Whybrew, a college student in WashingtonState, became gravely ill after eating a salad in her school cafeteria. Carl Ours, of Ohio, was temporarily paralyzed after eating chili dogs and drinking beer. Mari Tardiff, of California, spent three months on life support after she drank unpasteurized milk. Is it becoming more dangerous to eat?...”
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