…although this does happen all too frequently.
For legality’s sake, let’s just call this little issue “Manufacturer Error”. I’ve
actually written about this before…in reference to those lovely little meals
you can pop into the freezer. Do they even LOOK at the meal before they package
it?! Why do I care? Because I want compensation!
…for my time, my money, and my gag reflex!
Today, however…today I’d like to talk about Ruby
Red Grapefruit. Are you familiar with these little gems? Most people, I’d
wager, aren’t too fond of grapefruit. I’d also go out on a limb and suggest
that most people have only tried ‘regular’ grapefruit and not the sweet
goodness of a ruby red. Ice cold from the fridge…there is truly no better
afternoon (or morning for that matter) snack. My 2yr old even loves them.
Here’s the rub: the “manufacturer” seems to get
their jollies from either subtle or blatant false labeling. I buy what I
believe to be a hefty bag of sweet red citrus only to find the obnoxious pucker
of plain –shall we call it- yellow. You would think that the pink blush of the
skin is your telltale sign. NAY my friend! They have extended clever packaging
to the fruit itself.
My most recent disappointment happened just today
after purchasing a 10lb bag from Costco…my go to source for delicious rubies. I
peeled one…then two….so disappointed! The package clearly states “Ruby Red” and
yet there is not even a pink hue to be found. Now I know Costco will refund my
money and I know further they will contact the distributor and complain. Costco
will likely in turn receive some reparation from the “manufacture” and all will
be happy. But. What. About. ME! The consumer! My time and patience in
propelling three kids through a superstore, packing and unpacking the van…all
the while trying to keep everyone fed, occupied and otherwise pleasant? Where
is MY reparation “manufacturer?!!”
Sigh. Nowhere in sight. As usual. Frappacino.
hp
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