valentine's day candy
Consumers are speaking out against only partially filled boxes of Valentine's Day chocolats.
  • "Slack-filling" is the practice of over-packaging goods to make them appear more full. 
  • Federal regulations prohibit slack filling, but some claim its happening with Valentine's Day candy, the Washington Post reported. 
  • Valentine's Day candy prices have gone up nearly 10%, according to the Post. 

Valentine's Day candy prices are up nearly 10%, but that doesn't mean you'll be getting more candy in your heart-shaped box of chocolates, according to a report by The Washington Post.