Many people can’t tell these apart, but it’s super important.
The size of a spice tin can be more important than you think. McCormick & Co. is being sued by Watkins Inc. for allegedly reducing the amount of pepper in their tins by 25% while keeping the tin size the same. Watkins argues that this misleads customers into thinking they’re getting more pepper than they actually are.
Watkins claims McCormick uses “slack-filling,” where the tins aren’t filled to capacity, making it hard for consumers to compare products accurately. This practice is seen as dishonest and against consumer protection rules. So, next time you buy spices, check the label closely—what’s inside matters most!
