Food

March 24, 2022 A number of AriZona beverages are falsely labeled as being “all natural” when, in reality, they contain added coloring, a proposed class action alleges.

March 24, 2022 A class action alleges the packaging of Totino’s Pizza Rolls, and even the name of the snack itself, is misleading to consumers.

March 10, 2022 A class action contends that Ferrara Candy Company’s description of Nips caramel hard candies as “rich and creamy” is “false, deceptive, and misleading."

March 9, 2022 A class action alleges Google has violated federal trademark law by using restaurant trade names without authorization in an effort to drive ad clicks.

March 7, 2022 A class action contends that Ferrero U.S.A.’s description of Kinder Joy-brand cocoa wafer bites as topped with “sweet cream” is deceptive to consumers.

March 1, 2022 A class action alleges the maker of “gluten free” Wicked Cutz teriyaki beef sticks has falsely and misleading labeled the product given it actually contains gluten.

February 28, 2022 A class action alleges Cheesecake Factory-brand “Brown Bread” is misleadingly positioned as “whole grain” despite the fact that its predominant ingredient is enriched wheat flour.

February 21, 2022 A New York restaurant has filed a class action in which it alleges Manhattan Beer Distributors, LLC has engaged in “widespread billing fraud” against small businesses.

February 18, 2022 Abbott Laboratories faces a proposed class action in the wake of a voluntary recall of its Similac, Alimentum and EleCare powdered infant formulas.

February 14, 2022 A class action alleges Arizona Beverages’ Georgia Peach Green Tea is falsely advertised in that the supposedly “100% Natural” product contains dl-malic acid.

February 10, 2022 A class action alleges certain Green & Black’s dark chocolate products are mislabeled in that they do not contain the percentages of cacao that consumers have been led to expect.

February 7, 2022 A class action challenges the manner in which Polar represents its lemon-flavored seltzer, contending that the product’s name is “false, deceptive and misleading."

February 4, 2022 A class action alleges Mead Johnson & Company’s characterization of its Enfamil infant formulas as “milk-based powders” is misleading to consumers.

February 4, 2022 A class action alleges a number of Spice Islands and Tone’s herbs and spices are tainted with heightened levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium.

January 28, 2022 A class action alleges the “No MSG Added” claim that appears on the label of certain Campbell Soup Co. products is false given a key ingredient contains monosodium glutamate.

January 28, 2022 Certain Morton & Bassett spices contain unsafe levels of heavy metals such as arsenic, cadmium and lead, a proposed class action in California alleges.

January 24, 2022 A number of McCormick herbs and spices contain heightened levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic and cadmium, a class action lawsuit alleges.

January 24, 2022 A class action argues that Flipz white fudge-covered pretzels are mislabeled given they contain neither the type nor amounts of certain ingredients consumers expect to find in fudge.

January 18, 2022 A class action claims the peach mango variety of the MiO beverage flavoring concentrate is mislabeled given the “naturally flavored” product contains artificial flavor.

January 14, 2022 A class action alleges the maker of Country Crock-brand Plant Butter Made With Olive Oil has taken advantage of consumers by misrepresenting the product as a healthier, plant-based version of regular margarine.

January 14, 2022 A proposed class action alleges DoorDash has charged consumers hidden delivery fees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

January 3, 2022 Whole Foods faces a class action that alleges the supermarket’s 365-brand Long Grain & Wild Rice pilaf is packaged with an unlawful amount of “slack fill.”

December 23, 2021 Nestlé USA faces a class action that alleges the company does not have the FDA approval necessary to lawfully claim its BOOST glucose control products help diabetes patients manage blood sugar levels.

December 23, 2021 A class action takes issue with the “Vitamin C Fortified” claim that appears on the label of bottles of Arizona-brand Mucho Mango fruit cocktail.

December 10, 2021 A class action alleges V8-brand juice blends made by Campbell Soup Company have been falsely advertised.

December 9, 2021 A class action claims Alani Nutrition, LLC has misleadingly advertised Fit Snacks Whey Protein Bars as healthy in that the product contains high levels of fat.

December 8, 2021 A class action alleges certain Oka-brand aloe beverages are falsely advertised as containing “No Artificial Colorants [and] Preservatives.”

December 7, 2021 A class action alleges Trader Joe’s Honey Graham Crackers are misleadingly labeled in that the product is made predominantly with white flour instead of whole wheat graham flour.

December 6, 2021 A class action alleges Ole Mexican Foods has falsely marketed and labeled certain products in a manner that indicates they are made in Mexico.

December 6, 2021 A class action alleges California Pizza Kitchen is to blame for a 2021 data breach in which the sensitive information of tens of thousands of current and former employees was accessed by an unauthorized party.

December 3, 2021 The maker of MiO has failed to disclose that the water-flavoring product contains artificial flavoring, a proposed class action alleges.

November 30, 2021 Starbucks faces a class action that alleges the coffee giant has discriminatorily favored younger job applicants at the expense of older individuals.

November 30, 2021 A class action alleges the maker of think! nutritional foods has cheated consumers by falsely touting the products as “GMO Free” or “Non-GMO.”

November 29, 2021 A class action claims the label on packages of fudge-covered mint creme Oreos gives consumers the misleading impression that the cookies are made with “essential fudge ingredients."

November 29, 2021 A class action alleges Tugaboos Toddler Beginnings formula is misleadingly labeled in that consumers are led to believe it is nutritionally appropriate for toddlers.

November 29, 2021 A lawsuit claims Walmart’s Great Value-brand Fudge Mint Cookies are misleadingly labeled in that they do not contain essential fudge or mint ingredients.

November 24, 2021 A class action alleges Folgers has overstated the number of cups that can be made from the contents of its ground coffee products.

November 22, 2021 A class action alleges Del Monte Foods’ Farmhouse Cut Green Beans with natural sea salt are mislabeled in that the product contains salt as a preservative.

November 22, 2021 A class action alleges certain label claims touting Similac Pro-Advance infant formula as able to confer benefits the same as or similar to those of breast milk are false and misleading.

November 19, 2021 The maker of FITCRUNCH whey protein bars and FITBAR energy bars has been named in a lawsuit that claims the bars are misleadingly represented as healthy.

November 18, 2021 A class action alleges Buffalo Wild Wings has deceptively imposed on consumers an additional $3.00 hidden delivery charge disguised as a “service fee.”

November 16, 2021 SlimFast has misleadingly represented that its meal replacement products are “clinically proven” to cause and maintain weight loss, a class action alleges.

November 16, 2021 A class action alleges Corteva has harmed Arkansas rice farmers financially by falsely representing that its Loyant herbicide was 100 percent effective at controlling barnyardgrass.

November 15, 2021 A proposed class action alleges 7-Eleven’s Wasabi Delight Flavored Snack Mix is falsely labeled in that the product contains no actual wasabi.

November 15, 2021 A class action alleges TGIFridays-brand Crunchy Fries Snacks are misleadingly labeled given the product is made with mostly cornmeal, and not potatoes.

November 9, 2021 A class action alleges the operator of 70+ Wendy’s restaurants across Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia has failed to remediate excessive sloping in parking spaces, aisles and curb ramps.

November 8, 2021 A class action looks to represent Mississippi Delta farmers who allege they were misled into believing Express Grain Terminals was prospering and financially stable during the Fall 2021 harvest.

November 8, 2021 A proposed class action challenges the assertion that SlimFast products are “clinically proven” to help lose weight and keep it off.

November 5, 2021 A class action alleges Uber Eats has overcharged New York customers who use a promotional discount by calculating sales tax based on the price of food prior to application of the discount.

November 4, 2021 A class action alleges American Tuna has attempted to mislead consumers into believing the tuna in its products is caught and canned in U.S. waters.