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04-14-09
Mount
Vernon
Consumer Protection News
Thanks to an
unyielding protection effort, the
Mount Vernon Office of Consumer Affairs
has virtually eliminated all outdated merchandise in
Mount Vernon supermarkets. Consistent enforcement has
resulted in the establishment of a "Fresh Friday" program at
Target's Mount Vernon location. Every Friday, Target team
members scour the shelves for proper coding while removing
outdated items. Pathmark has two dedicated employees to
check on expiration dates and Stop and Shop has hired a
consultant to audit the store and track near expired and
expired items.
Earlier this year, expired items began appearing not in
larger supermarkets, but in smaller "mom and pop" types of
grocery stores. Further investigation revealed that the
source of many of these was one particular Bronx- based
supplier. The supplier agreed to audit their location and
put an end to the problem. If the problem continues to
persist, a joint inspection with New York City authorities
will be conducted.
In the latter part
of 2008, the Office of Consumer Affairs received a call from
a person who purchased gasoline that was contaminated with
water. The car had stalled after leaving the station and
would not start. By the time the Director of Consumer of
Affairs Michael Paulercio had arrived, three people were at
the station with the same problem demanding answers. A test
was conducted on the gasoline which proved positive for
water and the station was shut down until the problem was
corrected. The office was successful in obtaining
$15,000.00 in mechanical reimbursements for the affected
consumers.
In 2009, the Mt.
Vernon Office of Consumer Affairs will continue its vigorous
inspections to ensure all Mt. Vernon residents are getting
what they pay for whether it's at the gas pump or the market
and that all products are not expired before they're brought
home.
The Office of
Consumer Affairs can be reached at 665-2433.
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