In early February 2026, an unsettling incident unfolded at an Albertsons in Irvine that serves as a stark reminder to stay alert when handling unexpected finds.
Here is a breakdown of the events and the significant legal consequences the perpetrators could face.
The Incident: A Produce Section Discovery
On Saturday, February 7, 2026, employees at the Albertsons on Quail Hill Parkway discovered several counterfeit $100 bills on the floor of the produce section.
Upon handling the bills, two staff members began feeling dizzy, prompting a full-scale hazardous materials response from the Orange County Fire Authority…