What I know about your store

These lines came from our first conversation, not a form. Every judgment I make comes from them. Change one and I'll watch differently starting tonight.

The basics8Carry list53

The basics

Background about the store. These shape which city items and permits I read closely.

The fact
  • Has a deli counter serving hot prepared foodCounty health rules and USDA FSIS meat/poultry recalls are relevant
  • Sells beer and wine, no spiritsABC license and beer/wine fee items relevant; spirits-only rules are NOT relevant
  • Does NOT sell tobaccoTobacco retail ordinances are NOT relevant
  • Accepts SNAP/EBTUSDA food assistance program rule changes are relevant
  • About 18 employeesSan Jose minimum wage and sick leave items relevant; rules with 50+ employee thresholds are NOT relevant
  • Small parking lot plus street parking; deliveries through the frontNearby construction and street/sidewalk permits are a survival issue
  • One location, no delivery vehiclesFleet and delivery-platform rules are NOT relevant
  • Considering adding a sidewalk produce displaySidewalk/encroachment items are OPPORTUNITIES, not threats
8 facts

Carry list

This is how I decide whether a recall is yours. A recall names a product and a brand, so I match on both.

Item
  • deli meats (sliced to order)Boar's HeadColumbusApplegate
  • deli cheesesTillamookBelGioiosoSartori
  • hot prepared foods (deli counter)house-made
  • deli salads and sideshouse-madeStonemill Kitchens
  • rotisserie chickenhouse-made
  • sandwiches made to orderhouse-made
  • fresh producelocal farms via GreenLeaf distributorDriscoll's berries
  • organic produceCal-OrganicEarthbound Farm
  • sprouts and microgreensregional suppliers
  • fresh herbsGoodness Gardenslocal
  • milk and dairyClover SonomaBerkeley FarmsHorizon Organic
  • organic dairyStraus Family CreameryOrganic Valley
  • eggsVital FarmsNuCallocal
  • yogurt and cultured dairyChobaniFageNancy's
  • cheese (packaged)TillamookKraftCypress Grove
  • ice cream and frozen dessertsThree TwinsHaagen-DazsTillamook
  • fresh meat (packaged, no butcher counter)Foster FarmsNiman Ranch
  • fresh poultryFoster FarmsMary's Free Range
  • bacon and breakfast meatsApplegateHormel
  • hot dogs and sausagesNathan'sAidellsApplegate
  • frozen meals and pizzaAmy'sStouffer'sMotor City Pizza Co.
  • frozen vegetables and fruitCascadian Farmstore distributor label
  • bread and bakery (delivered daily)BoudinDave's Killer Breadlocal bakery
  • tortillas and flatbreadsMi RanchoLa Tortilla Factory
  • cereal and breakfastGeneral MillsKellogg'sNature's Path
  • snacks and chipsFrito-LayKettle BrandLate July
  • cookies and crackersNabiscoSimple Mills
  • candy and chocolateHershey'sGhirardelliSee's (seasonal)
  • nuts, trail mix, dried fruitBlue DiamondMade in Naturebulk bins
  • nut buttersJifOnce AgainSanta Cruz Organic
  • canned goods and soupsCampbell'sProgressoAmy's
  • pasta, rice, dry goodsBarillaLundbergRao's sauces
  • cooking oils and vinegarsCalifornia Olive RanchBragg
  • spices and bakingMcCormickKing ArthurBob's Red Mill
  • condiments and saucesHeinzBest FoodsSriracha (Huy Fong)
  • international foods aisle (Mexican, Asian staples)Juanita'sLee Kum KeeNishiki
  • coffee and teaPeet'sEquatorTraditional Medicinals
  • juice and soft drinksCoca-ColaPepsiMartinelli'sOdwalla
  • kombucha and functional beveragesGT'sHealth-Ade
  • bottled waterCrystal GeyserTopo Chico
  • beerSierra NevadaLagunitas21st AmendmentModelo
  • wineBogleLa Cremalocal Santa Clara Valley labels
  • pet foodPurinaBlue Buffalo (small set)
  • baby food and formulaGerberHappy Baby
  • household and cleaningCloroxSeventh Generation
  • health and beauty (small section)AdvilBand-AidBurt's Bees
46 items7 not carried

What you don't carry

Knowing what you don't stock is how I set most recalls aside.

seafood (fresh or frozen)sushiin-store bakeryspirits / hard liquortobacco and vape productslottery ticketsdietary supplements

Matching granularity: category and major brand level, NOT SKU inventory.