The Problem with the Pepper Shaker
McCormick, a well-known spice company, has been accused of decreasing the amount of pepper in their containers by 25%. To give you an idea, their cans used to have around 8 ounces of pepper, but now they have about 6 ounces. Watkins Inc. has expressed concern, saying that McCormick is using a visual trick to make it seem like they are selling more pepper in each tin than they really are.
This legal case has shown the various ways these two companies promote their products. McCormick uses containers that you can’t see through, hiding the amount of pepper inside. On the other hand, Watkins uses smaller containers that hold the same amount of pepper as McCormick’s. Watkins believes that McCormick’s actions are dishonest and break consumer protection rules.
How Consumers Are Affected
The consequences of this legal case affect consumers. Many people think that McCormick provides a larger amount of pepper at a more affordable price when they compare these two products. However, things are actually very different. The cans from both companies have the same quantity of pepper. McCormick says that the amount is clearly marked on their cans, so they should not be blamed for any misleading advertising statements.
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