"Yes, I take responsibility for buying it; I was in such shock that I just accepted it. I thought, "It's already rung up; I don't want to cause any drama by refusing it," since the employee had already pulled it out and processed the transaction. When I got home, I told my husband about the price, and he suggested it might have something to do with race. I really hope that's not the case, but considering that over the past six months, I’ve never paid more than $1.99 a pound for the same beef liver at the farmers market and local butchers (who have run out), it does make me wonder.
Regardless of whether it was a racial issue or not, I will never return to Valben Heritage Market, and I advise others to think twice before going there—especially if you're looking for beef liver. Just keep in mind that if you don't have brown skin, you might not be charged filet mignon prices for dog food."
