Meat Markdown
In my state, by law, all ground beef must be sold by noon on the day following the date it was ground, or it must be discarded. Most grocery stores will mark ground beef down to a fraction of the original price first thing the following morning so it will be gone by noon. I’ve learned how to time my grocery shopping trips so I can buy the leanest ground beef cheaper than the lowest grade at regular price. — Pam D., Washington
(Your state may have a similar provision. Ask the meat manager or call the Office of Consumer Protection to inquire. — M.H.)…