FDA sued over approval of genetically engineered salmon.
- In November 2015, FDA issued its first approval for a genetically engineered (GE) animal intended for direct human consumption. The AquAdvantage Salmon
LAWSUIT
Ninth Circuit Neutralizers
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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
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
POM & Coke: Trial by Jury
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POM Wonderful pursues false advertising claim against Coca-Cola. (subscription to Law360 required)
- As previously covered on this blog, POM Wonderful sued Coca-Cola in 2008 under the Lanham Act for
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
Yogurt Fight Gets Messy
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Chobani’s latest ad campaign targets ingredients in Dannon and Yoplait products
- Yoplait and Dannon have accused competitor Chobani of using false and misleading statements about their products in Chobani’s latest
Tomato Toss
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Federal judge tosses final claim in tomato farm’s lawsuit against FDA. (subscription to Law360 required)
- In June 2008, FDA mistakenly linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to tomatoes and warned consumers
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
Sweet Deal
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Sugar and corn syrup producers settle their $1.1 billion false advertising lawsuit.
- As recently covered on this blog, sugar and corn syrup producers have been waging a high-stakes courtroom