Sprouts Farmers Market

If you’re like me, you probably shop here due in part to Sprouts’ wide array of healthy alternatives. Even if you aren’t plant-based, gluten free, or organic only necessarily, it may be safe to assume that you are more conscious of your diet than the average consumer. With that comes a sense of awareness over what you purchase; whether it be peering over the nutritional content label, or the list of ingredients. One aspect most of us tend to overlook, however, are the expiration dates. This is where my one and only issue with this particular Sprouts location comes in to play. On more than a couple of occasions I’ve purchased items that I’ve taken home to later discover were 2 or 3 months beyond their expiration date. Now, I understand that the dismissive crowd may think “Well, that’s on you! You have to check your food!” and sure, we all should do a better job at double-checking that the food we’re taking home to feed our families is fresh…but that’s all it should be: a double-check. Not the only check. And the fact that this has happened to me more than once, for products that are nearly a quarter-of-a-year beyond their expiration date is concerning. Not sure how Sprouts conducts inventory, or quality-checks their products beyond shelving, but there doesn’t seem to be a fix to this, so keep a keen eye out. One day this might get someone unnecessarily sick.

Great selection of Gluten free options and organic ingredients.