A Mold Inspection Is Not Just For Your Home
Mold inspection shouldn’t just happen in your home. I learned this the hard way not too long ago while grocery shopping. Without giving things a second thought I did my usual shopping never considering that mold could be lurking in the foods I’d purchased. But after putting away groceries, I noticed that the package of beef jerky I’d bought contained moldy growth!
My first thought was that the jerky had expired, but when I checked the date it hadn’t. Then I wondered if the product had been tampered with and opened, but it wasn’t. So my next thought was moisture or air had somehow gotten into the package before it was sealed and the grocery store never noticed the mold since the growth probably hadn’t occurred until after it was put on the store shelf.
Still, the store needed to know so I took my fungus found purchase back and luckily they offered a refund and an apology right on the spot. Of course I would think that all stores would handle things in such a positive manner, but there’s bound to be a few who won’t.
So in order to avoid a future issue, I’ve learned it’s always a good idea to look over your purchases before you toss them in the shopping cart. You may also want to ask the manager of the store what the policy is for returning contaminated items. Does it need to be returned the very same day or can you wait a few days before you return it?
If you’ve returned the moldy item in a reasonable amount of time and they still won’t budge, you should contact the manufacturer of the product for a refund. Be prepared to send them a store receipt for proof of purchase as well as the item that has the mold infection on it.
You should also keep in mind that mold inspection should never just stop at the grocery store. Convenient stores, fast food places and restaurants can all easily become a victim of mold growth.