date:Mar 28, 2013
Kroger Co. is aiming to prevent theft of its store-brand infant formula with a security device.
Electronic Article Surveillance tags are affixed to each tub of Krogers Comforts-brand infant formula, according to Perrigo Nutritionals, which supplies store-brand formula to Kroger, Wal-Mart, Sams Club, Target and other retailers.
Similar to those used at clothing stores, the EAS tags will sound an alarm if the formula is removed from the store before purchase. Clerks deactivate the tags when the