Milt Harris ——Bio and Archives--February 4, 2026

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I’ll admit, when I heard about this, I was surprised. Not because I can’t imagine it happening, but because I just took it for granted that it wouldn’t. I was blissfully naïve, but now that the bubble has burst, I will be more cynical going forward.

I do most of the cooking in our household, and we shop at several different stores. In our area, we often visit Costco, Aldi, Publix, and occasionally Walmart. Each of these stores has its advantages and disadvantages, but going forward, I will evaluate them more carefully.

Let's face it, prices are higher everywhere, and I’m no different from anyone else. I love it when I get a good deal on something, but if what has been discovered at Walmart is a universal issue, then the only people getting a deal are the corporate executives who work there.

Recently, it was discovered that the store has been mislabeling items, with listed weights higher than the actual weights.

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