Jif Extra Crunchy and the IGA

So I went to KJ's IGA about a block from the homestead. I bought a number of products including a large jar of Jif Extra Crunchy peanut butter.

My issue surrounds the opening of the peanut butter and noticing a rather 'musty' old smell and odd unpleasant taste.

This became progressively worse through yesterday when I ate a cracker with some of the peanut butter on it and the peanuts were down right rancid tasting.

I'd like to say that I've had no other issues with commodities bought from KJ's IGA but alas this is simply one of many. Most of these issues surround the material condition of the merchandise after opening and freshness.

So I placed the jar in the microwave and nuked it for a minute and a half. Then I poured the liquid contents into a trash bag and put the jar into the dishwasher that it might be suitable for the city recycle bin ...

You see, the city is somewhat fussy regarding what they say is "recyclable" to say the least.

I personally feel it IS the responsibility of the vendor to ensure fresh commodities but this is not something I've come to expect at KJ's given our past encounters. That being said, business between us has seen better days and I dare say has been reduced from about a hundred plus a week to 30 or so a month — if that much.

The moral of the story is "when in doubt throw it out" and I was well beyond any doubt which means that I dealt with the situation very ineffectually. If it wasn't the peanut butter it likely would have been something else purchased from there.