Time to start weighing your meat! It isn’t just your fast food orders that are undergoing “shrinkflation.”
In a viral TikTok video, a Walmart shopper exposed an alarming issue with the weight and pricing of meat, sparking widespread concern about potential overcharging practices. The video, posted on the @viralbanger account, shows the shopper confronting a store manager about discrepancies between the labeled weight and the actual weight of packaged meat. Find all the details below.
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Walmart Shopper Exposes Store For Overcharging For Meat
The TikTok video begins with the shopper deciding to confront the store manager after discovering the weight discrepancy for the second time. “I’m gonna go down and talk to the manager. Let’s see what he has to say about it. This is the second time it’s happened to me,” he states.
Handing the manager two packages of meat, the shopper explains the issue: “Feel how heavy this is. How come this is supposed to be a lot heavier because it’s got more weight on it than this one?” The shopper then explains that the package labeled as weighing 6.17 pounds actually only weighs around 4.3 pounds when placed on a scale. “This isn’t 6 pounds man, it’s not even 4 and a half pounds. You guys are charging people for 6.17 pounds,” the shopper emphasizes.
The shopper continues to express frustration over being overcharged, stating, “I’m glad I caught it this time because last time I took it home and I was out of money on that.” He highlights the broader issue, suggesting that many customers might not realize they are being overcharged. “Something needs to be done about this, cause how many other people don’t realize this. I’m not saying you, but the company in general was ripping off,” the shopper asserts.
Manager’s Response
In the video, the manager appears to listen to the shopper’s concerns but offers a non-committal response. "I hear what you’re saying. I’m trying to record it now so they can catch it," the manager replies. The shopper, however, remains skeptical about whether any action will be taken. "I’ve turned this Walmart in to the scale of waste on Austin. And they said if it happens again, contact them, so I’m letting you guys know," the shopper warns.
TikTok Commenters React
The TikTok community has been quick to respond to the video, sharing their own experiences and concerns. One commenter noted, "Not just Walmart either. So many stores lately have a lower price on the shelf that rings up higher. They're counting on ppl not noticing/complaining." Another user advised, "Call weights and measures, they don’t f around. They got the Aldi in my town last month. Over $10k in fines."
Other comments reflect a mix of skepticism and proactive advice. One commenter wrote, "Manager is just waiting for you to finish talking so he can walk away and do nothing about it lol," while another user stated, "Me weighing my meat every time now."
All in all, the discrepancy between labeled and actual weight means that shoppers may be paying more than they should for their groceries. By bringing this to light, the shopper has encouraged others to be more diligent and to hold retailers accountable for fair pricing practices.
