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Protein Shake Maker Sued over Cadmium Contamination

Posted on January 27, 2026
  • Jocko Fuel (Law360 subscription required) has been sued for allegedly falsely marketing its protein shake products as containing only “premium protein and functional ingredients” that are tested for safety despite
… Continue Reading Protein Shake Maker Sued over Cadmium Contamination

Celestial Seasonings Sued for “All Natural” Flavor Label

Posted on January 13, 2026
  • Celestial Seasonings, Inc. has been sued (Law360 subscription required) for allegedly falsely advertising its herbal teas as having “All Natural” flavors despite containing citric acid.
  • The complaint targets five specific
… Continue Reading Celestial Seasonings Sued for “All Natural” Flavor Label

Nabisco Reaches Settlement in ‘100% Whole Grain’ Litigation

Posted on December 16, 2025
  • A federal judge has approved (Law360 subscription required) a $10 million settlement over claims that Nabisco falsely advertised Wheat Thins crackers as containing “100% Whole Grains.”
  • The class action against
… Continue Reading Nabisco Reaches Settlement in ‘100% Whole Grain’ Litigation

11th Circuit Upholds Spencer Sheehan Attorney Fees Sanction

Posted on November 26, 2025
  • Spencer Sheehan is a lawyer well known for having brought many class-action lawsuits against food companies. The majority of his lawsuits have been dismissed and he has been sanctioned by
… Continue Reading 11th Circuit Upholds Spencer Sheehan Attorney Fees Sanction

Motion to Dismiss Filed in Kratom Lawsuit  

Posted on October 22, 2025
  • A class action lawsuit filed earlier this year against Mitra-9 Brands, LLC, alleged that the company’s Kratom-containing seltzers, powders, and shots were falsely and misleadingly advertised, primarily because they failed
… Continue Reading Motion to Dismiss Filed in Kratom Lawsuit  

Florida Natural Sued for Implied Orange Juice Origin Labeling

Posted on September 23, 2025
  • Florida Natural Growers, Inc., was recently sued for allegedly falsely representing its Florida’s Natural orange juice products as being exclusively made from premium Florida orange juice despite being blended
… Continue Reading Florida Natural Sued for Implied Orange Juice Origin Labeling

Bone Broth Company Sued for Allegedly Inflating Protein Amounts

Posted on September 2, 2025
  • A bone broth maker was sued in a proposed class action alleging that the company “took advantage of recent trends for high-protein foods by mislabeling the nutrient content of its
… Continue Reading Bone Broth Company Sued for Allegedly Inflating Protein Amounts

Chobani “Zero Sugar” Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Federal Preemption

Posted on June 9, 2025
  • On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois filed an order granting Chobani’s motion to dismiss a
… Continue Reading Chobani “Zero Sugar” Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Federal Preemption

Handel’s Accused of Hiding Synthetic Dyes in its “Homemade” Ice Cream

Posted on May 22, 2025
  • Yesterday, a proposed false advertising class action was filed in California against Handel’s, alleging the ice cream retailer claims its frozen treats are “homemade,” use “the best ingredients,” and follow
… Continue Reading Handel’s Accused of Hiding Synthetic Dyes in its “Homemade” Ice Cream

Summary Judgment Granted in Heavy Metals in Chocolate Class Action

Posted on April 1, 2025
  • A district court judge has granted (Law360 subscription required) Trader Joe’s motion for summary judgment in a class action lawsuit alleging that the company’s dark chocolate bars contain the heavy
… Continue Reading Summary Judgment Granted in Heavy Metals in Chocolate Class Action

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