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FDA Clarifies Labeling Rules for Quantitative Claims About Sugar

Posted on January 24, 2022

Consumer class action lawsuits against Goldfish-brand snacks (discussed here) and others have alleged that such products do not comply with 21 CFR § 101.60 (“Nutrient content claims for the

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Lawsuit Filed Over Claims About Ziploc Bags

Posted on January 10, 2022

SC Johnson Sued Over Ziploc’s Food Preservation Claims (subscription to Law360 required)

A putative class action complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

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Class-Action Against Whole Foods Dismissed

Posted on December 21, 2021

A class-action lawsuit filed by Spencer Sheehan which alleged that Whole Foods deceptively labeled its “Oats & Flax Instant Oatmeal” (sold under the 365 Everyday Value brand) has been dismissed

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Litigation to Proceed Over Barilla Pasta Sauce with ‘No Preservatives’ Claim

Posted on December 13, 2021

Ill. Judge Trims Fraud Suit Targeting Barilla Pasta Sauce (subscription to Law360 required)

A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Barilla America Inc. in October 2018 alleges that consumers in

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Lawsuit Alleges Snack Lacks Real Wasabi

Posted on November 30, 2021

Earlier this month, a class-action lawsuit was filed against 7-Eleven, alleging that the company deceptively marketed its “Wasabi Delight Flavored Snack Mix” without including real wasabi in the product. Plaintiff’s

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Lawsuit Challenges Fries Made with Cornmeal

Posted on November 23, 2021

On November 14, 2021, a class-action lawsuit was filed in an Illinois District Court against Inventure Foods, Inc. for allegedly falsely and deceptively marketing its Cheddar Cheese Flavored Crunchy Fries

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NY Dismisses Another “Deceptive” Butter Case

Posted on November 10, 2021

On November 9, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed a putative class action against Pepperidge Farm Inc. (subscription to Law360 required). The plaintiff alleged

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CA Judge Denied Vanilla Ice Cream Class Certification

Posted on November 3, 2021

On October 27, a California federal judge denied certification to a proposed class of consumers who were allegedly misled by Unilever’s marketing of Breyers’ Natural Vanilla ice cream (subscription to

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Piña Colada-Flavor Soda Litigation Over Malic Acid

Posted on November 1, 2021

Coke’s Piña Colada Fanta Not The Real Thing, Suit Says (Law360 Subscription Required)

On October 28, 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against the Coca-Cola Company (Coke), alleging that

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Hard Seltzer Co. Sued for Overstating Health Benefits

Posted on October 27, 2021

A proposed federal class action filed on October 24 alleges that Fermented Sciences Inc., which sells Flying Embers brand beverages, misled consumers into thinking its alcoholic kombucha and seltzer drinks

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