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Michael starts his challenge with three mystery items: a Parmesan Romano wedge, peppercorns, and the weekly ad. He immediately heads for the cheese section, struggling to find the exact Parmesan Romano wedge as the options are either Parmesan or Romano, but not both. He questions whether asking employees for help is allowed and considers the 'weekly ad' to be a tricky item.
Michael continues to search for the weekly ad, realizing it's an item he's completely unfamiliar with, especially since he's not from Florida where Publix is common. He debates asking for help and eventually calls Mackenzie, striking a deal to add two minutes to his time if he asks an employee. He finds the weekly ad right after his call, which turns out to be a free newspaper of deals.
Michael finishes his first run with a time of 5:55. During item validation, Mackenzie points out that he picked up 'Parmesano Reggiano' instead of 'Parmesan Romano'. Mackenzie admits it was her mistake, leading to a 30-second deduction from Michael's time. However, she argues that 'peppercorn and garlic' doesn't count as pure 'peppercorns,' forcing Michael to re-enter the store.
Michael quickly finds a package of 'black peppercorn' during his second attempt. He checks out and returns to the car, completing his challenge with a final time of 14:23 after all the deductions and additions are applied.
Mackenzie begins her challenge, tasked with finding bacon jam, pumpkin seeds, and green food coloring. She confidently heads to the baking aisle for food coloring, finds a single green food coloring, and then proceeds to the produce section to find pumpkin seeds, which she successfully locates quickly.
Mackenzie searches for bacon jam, initially unsure where to find it. She explores the 'shakuderie' area, then the sauces aisle, and eventually finds a jar labeled 'hot pepper bacon jam,' which she believes qualifies. She checks out, feeling confident in her quick time.
Mackenzie returns to the car with her items, aiming to beat Michael's time. Michael validates her items, approving the pumpkin seeds and bacon jam. However, he points out that her 'green food coloring' is actually 'writing gel,' not actual food coloring. This mistake nullifies her initial run and forces her to go back into the store.
Mackenzie rushes back into the baking aisle, visibly annoyed but determined. She quickly finds a four-pack of actual food coloring with green inside. After a swift checkout, she sprinted back to the car. Her updated time is 11:37, winning the challenge against Michael's 14:23. The video concludes with the series tied 1-1.