You have to be REALLY careful at this store - check expiration dates before putting items in your cart. I learned my lesson when I got home and realized the milk I just purchased had already expired. That is really disappointing, especially considering Vons isn't exactly the low price leader in groceries.
Also, we bought fresh chicken breasts from the butcher. My hubby made dinner and as soon as I cut into the chicken, I could smell that something was off. I took a bite and immediately spit it out - it tasted like chemicals. We won't buy anything from the butcher or meat department since then.
In fact, this is the place I go when I have no other options. While the staff has always been friendly, the other patrons are really rude. I know the store can't control that, but it's enough for me to avoid this location - especially paired with the rotten food I've received unknowingly.
There are a few good things - the bakery is great. I love their fresh bagels and at the 4th I bought some bomb 7 layer dip and guacamole that they had made in house.