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Archive Home > 2008 > May > 13 > In lean times, shoppers see extra cost in food bill

In lean times, shoppers see extra cost in food bill

Retailers say there’s no gouging and that, in fact, they’ve resisted raising prices

By Dan Caterinicchia / The Bulletin
May 13, 2008

WASHINGTON — Forced to pay for once-free sandwich toppings and twice as much for some steak cuts, shoppers are wondering whether higher grocery bills and restaurant tabs truly reflect the trickle down of a global rise in food prices.

Veronica Banks, who lives outside St. Louis, said....

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