- The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has released guidance regarding low and no alcohol beverages via a presentation on the Agency’s website. The presentation provides an overview
LABELING
Class Certification Denied in ‘Smokehouse’ Almonds Suit
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- A federal judge has denied class certification (Law360 subscription required) in a lawsuit alleging that Blue Diamond Growers deceived its customers by describing its almonds as “smokehouse,” despite the characterizing
Dunkin’ Refreshers Suit Dismissed; Labels Describe Flavor, Not Ingredients
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- A New York federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit (Law360 subscription required) claiming that Dunkin’ falsely advertised its “Refresher” beverages as containing real fruit. According to the judge, menu labels
FDA Announces Update to “No Artificial Colors” Claims, Approves Two Color Additive Petitions
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- On February 5, 2026, FDA announced via a letter to food manufacturers that the Agency intends to exercise enforcement discretion regarding certain voluntary claims relating to the absence of certified
Protein Shake Maker Sued over Cadmium Contamination
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- 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
Celestial Seasonings Sued for “All Natural” Flavor Label
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- 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
USDA US-Origin Labeling Rule Now in Effect
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- As of January 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule, addressing voluntary US-origin label claims for meat, poultry, and egg products, is now in effect.
- The March
Nabisco Reaches Settlement in ‘100% Whole Grain’ Litigation
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- 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
Food Industry Sues Texas Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Make Texas Healthy Again Law
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- A group of food industry trade associations filed a complaint (Law360 subscription required) against the State of Texas on December 5, 2025, claiming that the recent “Make Texas Healthy Again
Wisconsin Introduces Food Additive Warning Label Bill
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- The Wisconsin State Assembly introduced Wisconsin Assembly Bill 550 (AB 550) on October 15, 2025. The bill proposes a mandate that manufacturers of packaged food products intended for human consumption