- We have previously reported on proposed Senate legislation that would require country of origin labeling (COOL) for imported commodities sold online. On June 8, 2021, the Senate passed the United
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Lawsuit Takes Aim at “Natural” Claims in Dog Shampoos
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- A class action lawsuit (law360 subscription required) filed against Burt’s Bees, Inc. alleges that the company misleadingly labels its dog shampoos as “99.7% natural” when in fact they contain mostly
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Class-Action Alleges Protein Content in Purely Elizabeth Products Overstated
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- A class-action lawsuit brought on behalf of a proposed group of California consumers alleges that Purely Elizabeth, LLC’s products, including granola, oats, and waffle and pancake mixes, are misbranded and
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High Levels of Arsenic and Lead Found in Vinegar Products, Particularly Balsamics
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- On May 24, 2021, the consumer protection groups Food & Water Watch and Empire State Consumer Project, Inc. (ESCP) requested (via letter) that the FDA take action to address the
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Flavoring Lawsuit Targets “Hint of Lime” Tostitos
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- On May 11, 2021, a proposed class action lawsuit was filed against Frito-Lay, alleging that its “Hint of Lime” Tostitos were misleadingly labeled because they contain only “Natural Flavors” and
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Lawsuit Alleges Kashi Strawberry Bars Misleadingly Labeled
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- A proposed consumer class action has been filed against Kashi Sales, LLC for allegedly deceptively labeling its “Ripe Strawberry Soft Baked Breakfast Bars.”
- The thrust of the complaint is that
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FDA Opens Industry Portal for FSVP Records Submission
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- Yesterday, on May 10, 2021, the FDA opened the FSVP Importer Portal for FSVP Records Submission (the Portal) for importers of human and animal food into the U.S.
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Lawsuit Alleges Kodiak Cakes Lack Claimed Protein Content
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- Plaintiffs, on behalf of a proposed class of consumers, have filed a class-action against Baker Mills, Inc. and Kodiak Cakes, LLC, which alleges that the Defendants have deceptively labeled and
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HHS to Repeal SUNSET Rule
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- By way of background, on January 19, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued the final “Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely” (SUNSET) rule which would
FDA Appeals Order Rejecting GE Salmon Approval
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- The FDA is appealing a November 5, 2020 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California which ordered the Agency to reconsider its 2015 approval of
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