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Lawmakers appear poised to put a stop to 'shrinkflation'

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Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Madeline Dean write letters to Coca-Cola and PepsiCo accusing them of a pattern of profiteering through shrink flation.

The trade group representing the companies calls attacks on the industry misleading, saying consumers have many choices at different price points when shopping.

Consumer advocates argue shoppers often don't know they're getting less shrink.

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44

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49

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informal

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English

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32

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possibly offensive

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short-lived

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