This is from a product at Aldi, whose SKU barcodes always look unique. What is this? Comment if you know (yes this is a trick question).

Quality Control is as important as the product. Here is a classic example of issues of print quality encountered everyday.  

Hello,, Please look for attached and let us know about the result. The format of the GS1-128 Barcode Label meet the standard  and Barcode needs to be at least 3.02″ in lenth, 1.25″ in height with a .25″ quiet zone from the edge on both side.   Thank you,   K.

Seen in Mumbai when I was running some bar coding workshops in 2008. 28% magnification!