Lawsuit alleges Walmart is filling frozen fish bags with too much ice
Claims About Shrimp Weight
Baptist says he often buys Great Value frozen shrimp, including for a seafood party he held in June. He alleges some bags were substantially underweight, with as much as 11 percent less shrimp than the label stated.
The lawsuit says the shrimp are covered in an ice glaze, a common treatment for frozen seafood intended to prevent freezer burn. Baptist argues that Great Value’s products do not comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines.
What The Suit Seeks
Baptist says he would not have purchased the shrimp if he had known he was receiving less seafood than advertised. The lawsuit seeks to represent Illinois consumers who bought Walmart’s Great Value shrimp. The amount of damages sought has not been determined.
Price And Product Details
A jumbo bag of Walmart’s frozen, raw, on-tail shrimp costs about $16 for two pounds, according to The New York Post. The package advertises between 21 and 25 shrimp per pound.
Key points
- Baptist alleges some Great Value shrimp bags contained up to 11 percent less shrimp than advertised.
- The lawsuit challenges the amount of ice glaze on Walmart’s frozen shrimp.
- The proposed class action covers Illinois consumers who bought Great Value shrimp.
- Damages have not yet been determined.