North Carolina Based Grocery Store Upsetting Customers Over New Fees
A North Carolina based grocery store is upsetting some customers over new fees. According to the Charlotte Observer, popular North Carolina based Harris Teeter is charging a 75 cent fee for cash withdrawals up to $100. Signs posted around the stores in North Carolina also include a $3 for cash withdrawals over $100.
The signs reads, “We apologize for any inconvenience and we appreciate you understanding”. But are people really understanding? Some do not. Some Raleigh customers took to Reddit to lodge complaints that the store is too expensive as it is anyway. There is a quote in the Charlotte Observer from one patron that says. “HT is the only place I ever get cash, so this is going to suck, just gives me another reason to not shop there”.
Harris Teeter emailed a response to the backlash to the Charlotte Observer. It reads, “customers have historically been charged a $3 fee for cash withdrawals exceeding $100 and “the expenses in managing cash transactions have increased over time”.
Some banks do offer reimbursements for ATM fees. There are other ways to avoid them. This North Carolina based grocery store is upsetting some customers over new fees. To get all the details, head to our source the Charlotte Observer right here.
In something completely unrelated to this story, many shoppers are growing increasingly frustrated with self check out. It seems you can’t go anywhere these days without self check out being imposed on them. According to Zipdo, 85% of shoppers have used self check out. And if you don’t like self check out there’s bad news. They are not going away anytime soon. By 2027, the “global check out systems market is expected to reach 7.3 billion”. Some people like staff interactions when checking out. However, 40 percent of shoppers. For more information on self check out statistics, check out Zipdo for more information.
Caution: 6 Foods You May Want to Avoid at Restaurants
Tap Water
Even with filtration in place, restaurant water might not be as pristine as one would assume. A study conducted by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that approximately 3-10% of water systems in North America have annually violated health standards set by the Safe Drinking Water Act, and this includes restaurants, as reported by the water filtration company, Quench. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to find germs and chemicals in restaurant tap water that could potentially affect the health of patrons. Common impurities detected in tap water supplies consist of microorganisms like bacteria, germs, parasites, and viruses, as well as substances like lead, chlorine, aluminum, pesticides, and others.
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Raw Sprouts
If sprouts aren’t properly stored and cleaned, they can become quite risky. Unfortunately, when ordering food at a restaurant, we may not witness this process. Sprouts are commonly cultivated in warm, moist conditions, which makes them an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, according to Health Digest. Recent outbreaks of E. coli and Salmonella have been potentially linked to these greens.
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Drink Garnishes
Bartenders often don’t have to follow the same stringent sanitary standards as the kitchen staff. As a result, the fruits used in drinks are likely to be unwashed, and they might sit out for days without refrigeration. According to Good Housekeeping, it’s worth giving a second thought to that citrus fruit you might be adding to your drink while dining out. A study revealed that 70% of these sliced fruits carry “over 25 different types of germs.” Contrary to popular belief, even alcohol doesn’t seem to do the trick in killing these germs. Good Morning America visited six restaurants and discovered that the lemons were teeming with “fecal matter” and even harbored the dreaded E. coli bacteria.
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Fish
Consider giving those impromptu “All-You-Can-Eat” fish special days a second thought. The fish served on such occasions is often leftovers from a shipment received a few days prior, which means it may not be at its freshest. According to Healthline, fish not stored at the proper temperature might become contaminated with a toxin known as histamine, which is produced by bacteria in the fish. Moreover, Healthline highlights that cooking at regular temperatures does not eliminate histamine, making it a potential cause of food poisoning.
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Bottled Ketchup
Whether your ketchup bottle is already on the table at a restaurant or brought to you by the server, chances are it has been handled by multiple people throughout the day or even longer. Making it a potential carrier of germs. Reader’s Digest explains that the reason these same bottles keep circulating is that the ketchup in each of them is often “married.” This means that as the volume of ketchup decreases in individual bottles, servers will combine the contents of several bottles into one. However, there is a downside to this practice: you may end up consuming ketchup of an unknown age or expiration date, leading to an unpleasant taste.
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Fresh Squeezed Juices
It might be worth reconsidering your choice, just as you skip adding garnishes to your drink. Freshly squeezed juices can be teamed with bacteria, unlike pasteurized juices. A study conducted by the MSU Extension reveals that most commercially sold juices in the United States are processed or pasteurized to eliminate harmful foodborne illness bacteria. However, when fruits are freshly squeezed into juice, there is a risk of harmful bacteria lingering in the finished product.
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