Food

March 24, 2025 A class action accuses Abbott Labs of failing to warn consumers that some of its Similac powdered infant formulas contain harmful levels of heavy metals.

March 19, 2025 Dozens of lawsuits were filed claiming a group of chicken processors illegally conspired to limit the nation's chicken supply and artificially raise prices.

March 18, 2025 The maker of Poppi soda has agreed to pay an $8.9 million settlement that may resolve a class action over allegedly false claims that the products provide gut health benefits.

March 14, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Florida Crystals sugar products are misleadingly marketed as eco-friendly.

March 13, 2025 A settlement may resolve two class actions over Gerber’s alleged misrepresentations that its Good Start Gentle infant formula was FDA-endorsed and could reduce the risk of allergies.

March 10, 2025 A class action accuses Mott’s of misleading consumers by falsely advertising ReaLime and ReaLemon products as “real,” “natural” and “100%” juice.

March 5, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Shake Shack illegally charges hidden fees when customers use its website or app to order food.

March 4, 2025 A $16.75 million DoorDash settlement has been announced in New York over the platform's use of driver tips to offset their guaranteed base pay.

March 3, 2025 A Publix class action lawsuit alleges the grocery store fraudulently inflates the weights of certain foods when an item is advertised at a reduced price.

February 27, 2025 Compana Pet Brands and Premium Nutritional Products face a class action that alleges their ZuPreem bird food products are falsely advertised as “natural.”

February 27, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit claims McCormick & Company, Inc. has falsely advertised that French’s mustard products are made in the United States.

February 20, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Maxi Canada Inc.’s Yummy Dino Buddies chicken nuggets are falsely advertised as “all natural.”

February 19, 2025 A slew of major chicken producers have agreed to settlements totaling more than $398 million that will resolve a class action over an alleged conspiracy to suppress employee wages.

February 14, 2025 A proposed class action lawsuit claims two varieties of Selina Naturally Celtic Sea Salt are contaminated with toxic heavy metals.

January 20, 2025 A class action claims Go & Grow and Pure Bliss Toddler Drinks by Similac faces are falsely advertised as healthy for children between 12 and 36 months.

January 14, 2025 Old Lyme Gourmet Co. has agreed to pay a $4 million settlement to resolve two class actions that claimed the “Non-GMO Ingredients” label on certain Deep River-brand potato chips was misleading.

December 23, 2024 A class action accuses the NPPB and four potato processors of conspiring to artificially inflate prices for frozen potato products to supracompetitive levels.

December 12, 2024 A class action accuses Grimmway Farms of failing to warn consumers that certain organic whole and baby carrots recalled in 2024 may be contaminated with E. coli.

December 11, 2024 A class action claims Badia Spices has failed to disclose to consumers that its ground ginger and ground cinnamon potentially contain unsafe levels of lead.

December 6, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges Dunkin’ Brands has falsely advertised its Refreshers beverages in that the products contain no fruit.

December 5, 2024 BrucePac faces a class action after the manufacturer recalled more than 11 million pounds of its ready-to-eat meat products due to possible Listeria contamination.

November 25, 2024 Keurig Dr Pepper faces a class action that accuses the manufacturer of falsely advertising Schweppes and Canada Dry ginger ales as naturally flavored.

November 19, 2024 A class action claims Uber unlawfully failed to disclose the pickup address of orders when offering a delivery request to Uber Eats drivers in New York City.

November 15, 2024 Conagra Brands Inc. has agreed to settle a proposed class action lawsuit that accused the company of falsely advertising its seafood products as sustainably sourced.

November 13, 2024 The company behind Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market has been hit with a class action after its eggs were recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.

November 7, 2024 Badia faces a class action that accuses the manufacturer of failing to warn consumers that its cinnamon powder contains dangerous levels of lead.

November 5, 2024 A class action accuses the Hershey Company of failing to warn consumers that Bubble Yum original-flavor bubble gum contains “dangerous levels” of PFAS.

November 4, 2024 The Hershey Company faces a class action after the wrappers of several popular chocolate treats were found to contain “alarmingly high” levels of PFAS.

October 29, 2024 A class action claims advertisements of Subway's Steak & Cheese sandwich falsely portray it as containing substantially more meat than customers receive.

October 28, 2024 A class action accuses TreeHouse Foods of failing to warn consumers that frozen waffle products recalled this month may be contaminated with harmful bacteria.

October 24, 2024 A class action claims that Food Lion’s Omazing orange soda is unsafe to drink regularly because the product is made with brominated vegetable oil, an ingredient banned by the FDA.

October 15, 2024 Two Daily Harvest suppliers have agreed to pay $7.6 million to resolve a class action that alleged a lentil and leek meal caused consumers to become ill.

October 10, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit against Target Corporation alleges that its Good & Gather avocado oil is falsely advertised as completely pure.

October 9, 2024 PepsiCo faces a class action lawsuit over its alleged imposition of punitive health insurance surcharges on employees who use tobacco products.

October 9, 2024 A class action against Sam’s Club alleges that Olivari “100% Pure Avocado Oil” is falsely advertised given that the product is adulterated with other oils.

October 3, 2024 A class action lawsuit against Sprouts Farmers Market alleges the supermarket chain has falsely advertised its private-label avocado oil as pure.

September 24, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges National Presto Industries, Inc. has misled consumers by exaggerating the capacity of its 12-cup coffee percolator.

September 23, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit claims Food Lion has misled consumers by falsely advertising its Fruit & Grain cereal bars as naturally flavored.

September 23, 2024 A class action alleges ALDI’s Simply Nature “100% Pure Avocado Oil” is falsely advertised given that the product is adulterated with other oils.

September 20, 2024 Walmart faces a class action lawsuit in the wake of a recall of Great Value Apple Juice due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic.

September 18, 2024 A class action alleges Kendal Nutricare USA has misled consumers about the benefits of Kendamil toddler drink products and made unlawful content claims on the labels.

September 17, 2024 A class action suit alleges bags of SkinnyPop are mislabeled since contain more than 40 percent less popcorn than what consumers are promised.

September 17, 2024 A class action lawsuit accuses Albertsons of deceptively employing fake strikethrough reference prices for wine.

September 16, 2024 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges OWYN has misled consumers by overstating the protein content of its non-dairy, plant-based protein shakes.

September 11, 2024 A class action claims Mondelēz Global has misrepresented that its Premium whole grain saltine crackers are predominantly made from whole grain flour.

September 6, 2024 A lawsuit alleges the GlycoFlex canine joint supplements sold by VetriScience Laboratories are falsely advertised as clinically proven.

September 6, 2024 A class action alleges the labels of Similac Go & Grow 360 Total Care toddler drinks display nutrient content claims that are prohibited by the FDA.

September 3, 2024 A class action alleges certain Kinder’s No Salt seasonings have been falsely advertised given that a main ingredient is potassium chloride, a salt.

August 29, 2024 A class action alleges food giant Mondelez International has misrepresented its cocoa-sourcing practices as sustainable and free from forced labor.

August 26, 2024 A class action lawsuit alleges Walmart has charged higher prices for certain merchandise at the register than what is advertised on its product stickers.