The Checkout

Episode 11 (2x11)

: 05, 2014

In this week’s episode of The Checkout: Kirsten looks at the nature of organic products, Scott takes on food labelling one star system at a time, and animal self improvement from the loving pet owner. STAR WARS Scott Abbot examines the war between food manufacturers and consumer groups over the proposed health star rating system for front of packs. PRODUCT VERSUS PACKSHOT: LEAN CUISINE SLOW COOKED BEEF CANNELLONI Honestly, these are all prepared as per packet instructions. PARALLEL CONSUMERVERSE: IF TRAINS WERE PLANES Buying a ticket can involve all sorts of hidden costs. THE LOVING PET OWNER Zoe Norton Lodge as the loving pet owner reveals how to improve your pet. ORGANICWe pay a hefty premium for “organic” foods – Kirsten Drysdale asks if extra costs are justified. IF I COULD SAY ONE THING: TOM MCDONALD Redfern Legal Centre Tenants’ Advocate Tom McDonald says to take photos of what your rental property looked like when you moved in, and when you move out. F.U. TUBE EPISODE 11 Julian Morrow looks into viewer complaints about Telstra’s StayConnected service, alcohol’s exemption from the nutrition and ingredient information rules, Red Rock Deli charging the same price for fewer chips and The Checkout ripping its own viewers off.