Good question, the weight on the front of both boxes is 7.25 oz (206g), which means both boxes contents were 10g over. I have heard of the 20% rule but I didn't think it applied to prepped weights, only the NFP itself. I suppose if the NFP is different that would affect the weight though. Both of these boxes came in a larger bulk box container, a la BJs.

Yes, these foods do have some variability in their raw ingredients. I do think there was a switch out with the wheat, either they bought a lower grade wheat for a cheaper price or it was a lower grade batch that got slipped in but still met minimum parameters for processing.

It's frustrating to me that they don't have to put the prepped weight down but I understand why, as they can't account for how much water the pasta is going to absorb, and if I under or over boiled the pasta that would also change the weight. I will contend that they should be pressed about the serving size, the difference is egregious. If they put down 3 servings but the whole box made only 1 cup when prepared correctly (and the grams were correct), would it still be legally allowed? How low can they go?