Ninth Circuit puts food labeling challenge on hold pending FDA action.
- As food industry stakeholders are well aware, “natural” claims invite the risk of consumer class action challenges in the
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GM Updates: Chipotle & Congress
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Chipotle non-GM claims challenged again in court.
- As previously covered on this blog, a plaintiffs’ class action lawsuit was filed against Chipotle in connection with its nationwide advertising
Court Curbs Chipotle Case
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Chipotle dodges non-GM class action lawsuit…for now. (subscription to Law360 required)
- In 2015, Chipotle Mexican Grill launched a nationwide advertising campaign premised on the chain’s pledge to serve food made
Organic Challenges OK
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California Supreme Court ruling opens door to “organic” labeling challenges.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates organic production in the United States under the Organic Foods Production Act of
Postscripts
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Parties settle “Made in USA” lawsuit in California. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As previously covered on this blog, a product may bear a “Made in USA”-type (MIU) claim in accordance
Naturally Modified
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- Challenges to “natural” claims continue to proliferate in court rooms across the United
Labeling Lawsuits: The Devil is in the Details?
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Judge dismisses class action lawsuit, ruling that even prominent pictorial label representations may not necessarily mislead. (subscription to Law360 required)
- Much debate exists about the extent to which graphic or
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Plaintiff Plausibility
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Judge dismisses majority of claims in class action lawsuit due to implausible assertions by plaintiff. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As the food industry is well aware, the “Food Court” (i.e.,
G M Oh-no
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Chipotle sued over its allegedly deceptive non-GM advertising campaign.
- As covered on our blog earlier this year, Chipotle Mexican Grill launched a nationwide advertising campaign premised on the chain’s pledge
PHOs: Pause for Primary Jurisdiction
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