NYC Investigating Whole Foods for over pricing

New York City’s Department of Consumer Affairs opened an investigation into Whole Foods’ pricing practices last year after its investigators repeatedly caught its stores overcharging customers, the New York Daily News reported on Wednesday.

A spokeswoman for the DCA said it was the worst case of overcharging that the agency’s investigators had ever seen.

The chain’s Columbus Circle location in Manhattan has received more than 800 pricing violations during 107 separate inspections since 2010 — the most pricing violations in the city, according to an analysis of data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act, conducted by The Daily News.

That sure is a high priced store. I would love to stop going there completely, but there are some things I can only find there and of course, you end up buying things you don't need. I'm going to try, though.

If you go the the original article at the Daily News that the original link is based off of it gives a much clearer picture of what is going on.

Daily News article

For instance:

"The Columbus Circle location has the dubious distinction of being hit with the most pricing violations in the entire city — 240 during 28 inspections dating back to 2010 — The News found. The violations range from failing to display prices to overcharging at the scanner and adding tax to items that are not taxable under state law."

Whole Foods motivates, y'all.

I'm in my 20s and I don't find it to be that expensive compared to like a Trader Joe's. I think the quality of product is better. If I'm buying chicken it's going to cost me $7-$10 no matter where I go. I don't think it's anymore expensive than like Gristides or anything. I mean, if you're wanting fresh, wild-caught Salmon, yeah, you're going to pay for it. But it's not like it's some crazy expensive store.

Whole Foods is far more expensive than Trader Joe's. I love Trader Joe's products and they have become my primary grocery store. I can usually get a month's worth of groceries for $150-200. At Whole Foods, $100 will get you a few days' worth of food.

And I live in NYC.

Updated On: 6/26/15 at 07:36 AM

I find it hard to believe that the Trader Joe's near you is even comparable to Whole Foods, ripped man. TJ's prices are drastically lower than any other store I've ever been in. Where else can you get a dinner entree for around $1.99? And their food is delicious. Also, here in NY, Gristles is way over priced.