- On August 7, 2025, a New York federal judge ruled in favor of a New York City ban on the sale of steeped kava beverages. The judge’s opinion follows a
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Chobani “Zero Sugar” Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Federal Preemption
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- On Thursday, May 29, 2025, Judge John J. Tharp, Jr. at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois filed an order granting Chobani’s motion to dismiss a
Avocado Oil Company Moves to Dismiss False Labeling Suit
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- Sovena USA Inc. has filed a motion to dismiss (Law360 required) a proposed class action alleging that the company falsely labeled its avocado oil as “100% pure” despite diluting it
Lawsuit Alleges Intentional Sale of “Harmful and Addictive” Ultra-Processed Foods
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- 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
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