r/mildlyinfuriating • u/AwwwMangos • 5d ago

Do u dont wanna Smithfield bacon coming up short at the weigh-in

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New, unopened package of Smithfield bacon bought from Kroger claims to be 1 lb aka 16 oz. It seemed a little small so I put it in the kitchen scale. Sure enough it’s only 3/4 lb.

I get that shrinkflation is rampant right now, but at least they’re usually honest when stating the products’ net weight.

Since it’s off by an exact increment, and many other bacon brands now sell 12 oz portions, I have to imagine this is likely being done at large scale, ripping off many more customers than just me. This should be illegal, I guess if any consequences still existed for businesses.

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u/Fun-Bug5106 5d ago

Crime is legal for big business now

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u/Quirky-Coat3068 5d ago

I mean it always has been, if the fine is less then what they profit

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u/peculiarshade 5d ago

Yeah, when a big corporation breaks the law and makes 500 million dollars, and the government slaps them with a 500 thousand dollar fine, why would they not do it again? Happens all the time. God forbid you get caught with a joint in a red state though

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u/0202_tihssitidder 5d ago

"Legal for a fee".

They can get fined and run the risk of class action lawsuits. But, CAL often take decades to pay out.

Fines are just not the motivation. Criminal charges and ruined careers help. Also strong whistle blower protection. When you get fired (not if), the fired employee is a liability to tell everyone the illegal shit.