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Mary Richards reportingHave you noticed that "Snap, crackle and pop" are getting smaller? Some cereal boxes are getting smaller, but the price is staying the same.
Shoppers at an Albertsons were surprised when we pointed out the smaller boxes at the same price.
But Barbara Crippen says she'll just clip more coupons for all those Kellogg's cereals.
"If they shrink it smaller, I can stock more, so it's OK with me," she said.
General Mills has already started shrinking its boxes of Cheerios and Wheaties. They blame rising costs of ingredients and gasoline.
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