Controversial grocery store move evokes expert's blunt advice: 'If you shuck it, buy it'

Grocery stores have implemented policies addressing customer shucking of corn husks in produce sections. Food safety experts recommend assessing corn quality by examining the husk exterior and silk color rather than removing the husk before purchase. Stores implementing restrictions on in-store shucking cite concerns about produce waste and shelf life. The practice raises questions about how customers can evaluate corn freshness while respecting store merchandise policies.

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