- An Illinois federal judge dismissed a proposed class action (Law360 subscription required) alleging that water labeled as “100% Natural Spring Water” is misleading due to the presence of microplastics. According
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Second Circuit Remands ‘Whole Wheat Flour’ Cracker Label Lawsuit
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- The Second Circuit vacated a New York federal court dismissal of a complaint regarding a misleading cracker box label (Law360 subscription required). According to the Second Circuit, the district court
Complying with “Made in USA” Standards, Now a Little Easier and a Little Tougher
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- The FTC recently released Complying with the Made in USA Standard guidance, which further interprets the 2021 Made in USA Labeling Rule and the FTC’s 1997 Enforcement Policy Statement on
Court Dismisses Challenge to Oklahoma’s Meat Labeling Law
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- Last month the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma dismissed for lack of standing an amended complaint filed by the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and the
Pasta False Ad Class Action Receives Certification
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- A California federal judge has certified a class action (Law360 subscription required) alleging that Barilla falsely labels its pasta as being made in Italy. We previously blogged on this case
Iowa Governor Signs ‘Meat Integrity Bill’
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- On May 15, 2024, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed the Iowa Meat Integrity Bill (SF 2391) to require specific labels for cell-cultivated, plant-based, and insect-based meat and egg
Dollar Tree Sued Over Lead-Contaminated Cinnamon
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- Greenbrier International, Inc., the parent company of Dollar Tree, has been sued over alleged lead contamination in ground cinnamon (Law360 subscription required). The lawsuit follows recalls of lead-tainted ground cinnamon
A Greener World Asks FSIS to Seek Input on “Free Range” and “Pasture-Raised” Claims
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- A Greener World (AGW) submitted comments asking FSIS to issue an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) regarding a petition to define “free range” and “pasture-raised” claims on meat and
Supreme Court Declines to Review FDA Labeling Preemption for State Claims
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- The Supreme Court declined to review (Law360 subscription required) a First Circuit decision affirming dismissal of false advertising and consumer protection claims alleging that McNeil Nutritionals LLC misbranded Lactaid drug
FSIS Updates Guidelines for Label Approval
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- In March 2024, USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a revised guidance document to help establishments determine whether their labels must be submitted for approval. The revised guidance includes