Sessa's Italian Food in Davis

[duffless2323.livejournal.com]

I recently went to Sessa's to get food for some gift baskets. I was horrified to find that almost all of the food in the grocery store was expired. I understand its a difficult business and they don't sell off their inventory as fast as a chain store, but this is a serious health risk. Almost every bottle of Olive Oil was expired by at least 2 or 3 years, they even blacked out some of the older expired dates. Be careful if you ever buy anything there. If this is how they carry out the grocery section, i'd be even more wary of their deli.

Comments

[ron_newman]

the Somerville Health Department would be interested in this. They're closed today for the holiday, but please call them tomorrow.

[gildersleeve.livejournal.com]

Did you ask the guy who runs the place about this? He is a reasonable fellow who has been in the square for decades. I think the first step is to address the issue with the business owner before running off to the city - perhaps he is unaware of the situation, or the severity of it.

If you do not get an adequate response from the person who runs the business, then you should contact the city, in my opinion.

I have enjoyed Sessa's sandwiches and deli for years and have never encountered a problem (in fact many people swear by their italian subs) but I admit that I have never shopped there for groceries. Judging by the level of business there for lunch, I think they go through quite a bit of deli product, so I wouldn't worry that it isn't fresh.

[ron_newman]

Good point, though if the store is really filled with outdated merchandise, that would really bother me.

[shinxy.livejournal.com]

likewise, i've always found their italian subs to be excellent. but then again, i don't buy much italian groceries.