AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - The grocery aisle's new double whammy: price and safety
Plenty of Americans feel like they're forking over a fortune for groceries —only to get hit with a recall notice that forces them to throw that expensive food out. Why it matters: While grocery prices are driven by complex trade and energy costs, the safety net meant to keep them safe to eat is fraying, creating a dual crisis of affordability and safety. - The average American household pays more than $10,000 on groceries every year, and two-thirds of Americans think they're spending too much. - Prices have increased by more than 18% since 2022, although some foods have seen sharper or smaller increases. What they're saying: "It can be really, really scary out there," Lauren Borsheim, a food policy analyst at Food & Water Watch,…