Coles and Woolworths have come under fire after it was revealed they’ve been selling products that weigh less than they’re advertised.
Woolworths has been found guilty by the National Measurement Institute and fined $3000 for selling birthday mock cream sponge cakes, made and packed in-store, with shortfalls of 41 per cent, SMH reports.
However, a spokesman has said it was an isolated event that came down to human error at its Maroochydore store in Queensland.
“We implemented refresher training to ensure high standards are maintained when supplying great value and quality products to our customers,” he said.
Coles was also hit with a $3000 fine for using a weighing instrument not at zero that led to shortfalls of up to 9.4 per cent in prepack lamb chops.
Again, a spokesman said the case involved one product in one store.
