Walmart has agreed to pay $5.6 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the retail giant charged California customers prices that were higher than advertised, officials said.

“When someone brings an item to the register to be scanned, the price must be right,” Santa Clara County Dist. Atty. Jeff Rosen said in a statement. “They expect it. California expects it. My office expects it — and we will apply the law to make sure of it.”

Walmart did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday.

The chain allegedly sold products, including baked goods, produce and other prepared items, that weighed less than what their labels described, according to the district attorney’s office. That would violate California’s False Advertising and Unfair Competition laws, the lawsuit alleged.

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