[andyk]

For some reason it seemed that the cans were being returned for cash refunds without the presentation of a receipt.

Interesting. The only thing semi-unique about formula is that it's a non-perishable WIC item.

[truthkeeper]

Interesting. The only thing semi-unique about formula is that it's a non-perishable WIC item.

The clerk who spoke to me started to highlight the WIC connection, but our conversation was interrupted by a pesky customer. ;-)

But there's definitely something there. I wonder if the supermarkets had some P.C. policy not to "inconvenience" the consumers by requiring the receipts?