Food prices fell 0.2 percent in September 2017. After seasonal adjustment, food prices rose 0.5 percent.
In September 2017 compared with August 2017:
Fruit and vegetable prices fell 4.9 percent (up 0.4 percent after seasonal adjustment).
Meat, poultry, and fish prices fell 0.2 percent.
Grocery food prices rose 0.9 percent (up 0.9 percent after seasonal adjustment).
Non-alcoholic beverage prices rose 2.3 percent.
Restaurant meals and ready-to-eat food prices rose 0.1 percent.