mother bought what she thought was a large box of unsweetened cereal.It was the same 22 oz.size as other brands whose boxes clearly marked.However,when she opened the box it was barely ¾ full.The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act would not protect her unless
A) the package printed the disclaimer that the product might settle during shipping.
B) the package states that the contents should be purchased by weight rather than by volume.
C) the package clearly states 22 oz. on the front but the actual weight of the contents was only 16 oz.
D) the package lists all the ingredients including the total amount of sugar.
E) an identical package by the same manufacturer had the exact same amount inside.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act requires that the package accurately state the net weight of the contents. If the package clearly states 22 oz. but actually only contains 16 oz., this would be a violation of the act and the consumer would be protected. Disclaimer of settling during shipping or purchasing by weight instead of volume would not necessarily address the issue of the package containing less than the labeled amount. Listing ingredients and sugar content is required, but not related to the issue of net weight. The identical package having the same amount inside does not necessarily prove that this specific package met the labeling requirements.

Mother Bought What She Thought Was a Large Box of Unsweetened