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That is to prevent shoplifting and subsequent resale not really the same thing.
by gnopgnip 9y ago
That is to prevent shoplifting and subsequent resale not really the same thing.
- kodablah 9y agoQuite strange it appears on this large item and not on hardly any other item in the store, especially those that are easier to shoplift. I believe it is to prevent those using government baby formula subsidies from reselling. Edit: after reading online, I think you are probably right but it seems like a dumb deterrent and inconsistently applied.
- kevin_thibedeau 9y agoBaby formula and Tide detergent are the top targets for shoplifters. It isn't uncommon to see formula in locked cases in areas where it is a problem.
- basseq 9y agoIt has nothing to do with shoplifting. The seller and manufacturer don't care whether you resell the items, but the Government does. In the U.S., the FDA requires that all packaged food products sold at retail contain a Nutrition Facts label. Multi-packs often don't have Nutrition Facts printed on each component wrapper, and so cannot legally be sold under law. In fact, they are required to have "This unit not labeled for retail sale" printed in such cases. [1] https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/ucm2006828.htm https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocument...