Whole Foods, or ‘whole paycheck’ as some comically call the supermarket chain, is well known for carrying fresh and organic food items at prices that will leave your wallet practically empty. As an arguably healthier alternative to more traditional supermarket chains, it’s not a surprise that Whole Foods is on the pricey side. But what is surprising is that Whole Foods may be guilty of knowingly overcharging for pre-packaged foods that are priced according to weight.
According to the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (NYDCA), investigators recently determined that Whole Foods has been inflating the labeled weight on many of its supermarket items, from meats and vegetables to seafood and baked goods, thereby overcharging consumers in the process.
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