- A lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County yesterday has levied a host of allegations related to the sale of “ultra-processed foods” (UPF) against many of
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9th Circuit Finds ‘Fruit Naturals’ Label Not Deceptive
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- The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal (Law360 subscription required) of a class action alleging that Del Monte Foods, Inc., falsely advertised its “Fruit Naturals” fruit cups as
Illinois Judge Dismisses Microplastics in Water Suit
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- An Illinois federal judge has granted Danone Waters of America’s request to dismiss a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that Evian spring water is falsely labeled as “natural” even though
Organic Food Group Asks 9th Circuit to Upend GMO Label Rule
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- An organic food industry advocacy group has asked (Law360 subscription required) the Ninth Circuit to reverse a district court decision upholding USDA’s implementation of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard,
Mondelēz Sued for Deceptive Cocoa Sustainability Labeling
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- Mondelēz International Inc. has been sued (Law360 subscription required) for allegedly using deceptive sustainability claims regarding its cocoa supply chain. According to the plaintiffs, Mondelēz’s supply chain “really contributes to
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
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
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
Gerber Explains Vitamin C Not Used as a Preservative in Baby Snacks
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- Gerber filed a memorandum (Law360 subscription required) in support of its motion to dismiss a proposed class action that claimed the company had falsely advertised its baby food snack products
Food Industry Group Files Brief in Support of GMO Labeling Rule
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- On March 15, 2024, the Consumer Brands Association (CBA) filed an amicus brief (Law360 subscription required) urging the 9th Circuit to keep a federal labeling rule allowing digital disclosure of