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California Walmart locks up pricey meat to fight shoplifting
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A San Jose Walmart has implemented metal security cages to lock up expensive cuts of beef and ground meat as a theft prevention measure, sparking widespread attention online.
- Influencer Tony Bartleson, known as “Meatdad,” shared a viral video showing rib-eye steaks and ground beef secured behind wire cages, highlighting the unusual step taken by the retailer.
- Bartleson expressed sadness over the need to lock up basic food items, hoping for a future where food theft is unnecessary and everyone has access to necessities with dignity.
- The security measure has sparked mixed reactions, with some shoppers understanding the retailer’s actions due to frequent theft, while others questioned the necessity of locking up meat.
- It remains unclear whether this practice is isolated to one store or part of a broader policy in California, and Walmart has yet to provide an official response.
