Checking Wal-Mart's Shelves for American-made goods, Part 10

Posted by scapozzola on 05/24/2011

Part 10 of our investigation into Wal-Mart’s Made in USA claim. Is Wal-Mart really selling more Made in USA goods in its stores?

Here’s what Darin Gilley found at a Wal-Mart in Eureka, Missouri.  (Darin says that it's the first time in eight years he has been inside a Wal-Mart due to his belief that "they are one of the primary reasons for the loss of American manufacturing and exploding trade deficit.")

Darin had a simple test in mind.  He would pick up the first 10 products he found and see where they were made.  The following items are what he found.
•         Pink Wave Travel Cup - $4.37, Made in China
•         Hamilton Beach ½ pint Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker - $55.00, Made in China
•         Rival 2 quart Ice Cream Maker - $22.88, Made in China
•         Rival Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Mix - $2.32, Made in USA
•         Better Home and Garden Lawn Blanket - $15.00, Made in China
•         Zipper Closure Umbrella Tablecloth - $4.88, Made in China          
•         Gator Shaped Boca Clips (2) - $5.97, Made in China
•         Striped Round 14 inch Platter - $5.00, Made in China
•         Mainstays Beach Towel (27 x 52 inch) - $3.88, Made in Pakistan
•         Kitchen Helpers Pot Holder and Oven Mitt Set - $1.96, Made in China
 
Darin says: "9 out of 10 is bad!  Disappointed is my reaction and at this rate it will be a long time before I return."  

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