Food

Lawsuit Filings

‘Deceptive’: Class Action Says Starbucks ‘Vanilla’ Frappuccinos are Mislabeled Under Federal, State Laws

February 5, 2021 A class action claims Starbucks "vanilla" Frappuccinos are mislabeled under federal and state food labeling laws.

Lawsuit Claims Breyers Delights ‘Vanilla Bean’ Ice Cream Buyers Misled as to Source of Vanilla Flavor

February 5, 2021 A lawsuit claims the front label of “Breyers Delights Vanilla Bean Low Fat Ice Cream” fails to disclose that the ice cream is not flavored with real vanilla beans.

Market Basket Coffee Canisters Produce Fewer Servings Than Advertised, Lawsuit Claims

February 5, 2021 A class action claims Demoulas Super Markets has misled consumers as to the number of servings its canisters of Market Basket ground coffee can produce.

Class Action Claims Kingsford Misleadingly Represents ‘100% Natural Hardwood’ Charcoal

February 4, 2021 A class action challenges Kingsford's representations of its "100% Natural Hardwood" charcoal.

Tyson Hit with Securities Class Action Over Allegedly Insufficient Coronavirus Response

February 3, 2021 Tyson Foods faces a securities class action that alleges investors were harmed financially by the food processor's inadequate response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Midwestern Pet Foods Hit with Another Class Action After 70 Dogs Die Due to Toxin Contamination

January 29, 2021 Midwestern Pet Foods faces another class action after a recall and expanded recall of products contaminated with unacceptable levels of mold-borne aflatoxin.

Real Smoke? Aldi Hit with Class Action Over Packaging of ‘Smoked White Cheddar’

January 28, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Aldi’s “Smoked White Cheddar” misleads buyers in that it does not disclose that the product is not actually smoked.

‘Prominent and Systematic Mislabeling’: PharmaCare’s Sale of Sambucol Elderberry Supplements Is Illegal, Lawsuit Claims

January 26, 2021 A class action alleges PharmaCare U.S.'s sale of Sambucol black elderberry supplements is illegal in that the products are prominently and systematically mislabeled.

Celsius Holdings Hit with Class Action Over Labeling for Sparkling Orange Beverage [DISMISSED]

January 25, 2021 A class action claims Celsius has misrepresented its Sparkling Orange beverage as containing natural orange flavor.

Class Action Claims Icelandic Provisions’ Skyr Made in New York, Not Iceland, Contrary to Representations

January 25, 2021 A class action claims Icelandic Provision misleads consumers as to where its “Traditional Icelandic Skyr” is made.

‘More Than Just Fruit’: Lawsuit Says Dove Chocolate-Covered ‘Real Mixed Berries’ Contains Ingredients Consumers Wouldn’t Expect

January 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Dove chocolate-covered “Real Mixed Berries” fails to disclose that the product contains added sugar, preservatives and natural flavor.

Sportmix Maker Midwestern Pet Foods Hit with Class Action Over Toxin Contamination

January 20, 2021 Midwestern Pet Foods faces a class action after a recall of certain products contaminated with aflatoxin, a mold-borne toxin.

Lawsuit Claims Packaging of Hood’s ‘Vanilla Bean’ Ice Cream Misleads Buyers as to Source of Vanilla Flavor

January 19, 2021 A class action claims the packaging of Hood’s “Vanilla Ice Cream With Ground Vanilla Beans” fails to disclose that the dessert is flavored mostly by artificial vanillin.

‘Some Alcohol’: Anheuser-Busch InBev Hit with Class Action Over Labeling of ‘Non-Alcoholic’ Beck’s Beer

January 18, 2021 A class action alleges Anheuser-Busch InBev misleads consumers into believing that its "non-alcoholic" Beck's beer contains no alcohol whatsoever.

7-Eleven ‘Yumions’ Packaging Misleads Consumers About Onion Content, Class Action Says

January 12, 2021 A class action alleges the packaging of 7-Eleven’s “Yumions” is misleading because it fails to disclose that the snacks are made of mostly corn meal, not onions.

‘Real’ Fudge? Keebler ‘Fudge Stripes’ Cookie Packaging Misleads Consumers, Class Action Alleges

January 11, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Keebler “Fudge Stripes” cookies is misleading in that it does not disclose that the product is not made with real fudge.

Class Action Claims Consumers Misled About Ingredients in Orgain Plant Based Protein Powder

January 8, 2021 A lawsuit claims the packaging of Orgain protein powder is misleading to consumers in that it fails to disclose the presence of artificial vanilla flavors.

Class Action Says Consumers Misled by Flor de Caña Rum Label

January 6, 2021 A class action claims the label of Flor de Caña Nicaraguan rum is misleading to buyers with regard to the product's age.

Class Action Claims Labeling of ‘Milk Chocolate’ Dove Ice Cream Bars Is Misleading [UPDATE]

January 6, 2021 A class action claims Mars misled customers into believing its Dove ice cream bars are coated in real milk chocolate when they actually contain vegetable oils.

Chobani’s ‘45% Less Sugar Than Other Yogurts’ Claim Is Misleading, Class Action Suit Says

January 6, 2021 Chobani, LLC’s claim that some of its Greek yogurts contain “45% Less Sugar” than other yogurts is misleading to consumers, a proposed class action alleges.

Aloha? Class Action Says King’s Hawaiian Buyers Misled Into Believing Sweet Rolls Are Made in Hawaii

January 6, 2021 A proposed class action lawsuit claims King’s Hawaiian LLC has falsely represented that its “Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls” are made in Hawaii.

Whole Foods Regularly Fails to Identify Food Allergens on Product Labels, Class Action Claims

January 4, 2021 A class action alleges Whole Foods has regularly failed to identify food allergens on product labels.

Class Action Claims Dietz & Watson ‘Smoked Provolone Cheese’ Not Actually Smoked

December 11, 2020 A lawsuit claims the labeling of Dietz & Watson’s “Smoked Provolone Cheese” misleads consumers into believing the flavor comes from the product actually being smoked.

PopChips Cheddar & Sour Cream Snack Label Misleads Consumers as to Flavor Components, Class Action Claims

December 9, 2020 A proposed class action claims the PopChips Ridges Cheddar & Sour Cream snack contains less cheddar and sour cream than consumers expect.

TGI Friday’s Mozzarella Sticks Contain No Mozzarella Cheese, Class Action Claims

December 4, 2020 A class action claims Inventure Foods' TGI Fridays mozzarella sticks contain no mozzarella cheese, and that consumers are misled by the product's label.

Lawsuit: Abbott Labs’ Similac Go & Grow Toddler Powder Labels 'Confusingly Similar’ to Nutritionally Different Infant Product

December 2, 2020 A class action alleges Abbott Labs has misleadingly labeled its Similac Go & Grow toddler drink in a manner that's "confusingly similar" to its infant formula.

Lawsuit Claims Tecate Buyers Misled into Believing Beer Was Brewed in Mexico

November 30, 2020 A proposed class action claims Heineken’s Tecate beer is not brewed in Mexico as consumers are led to believe through packaging representations.

Wholesome Pantry ‘Vanilla’ Almondmilk Label Fails to Disclose Presence of Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Case Claims

November 18, 2020 A proposed class action challenges the "Vanilla" claim on the packages of ShopRite’s Wholesome Pantry brand of unsweetened “Vanilla” Almondmilk.

Read the Fine Print: Class Action Claims Kellogg’s Promotions Expire Long Before End of Products’ Shelf Life

November 13, 2020 A class action claims Kellogg's has deceived consumers by offering on-pack promotions that expire long before a product's shelf life.

‘BlazingSun’: Class Action Aims to Cover Consumers Hit by Months-Long Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Data Breach [UPDATE]

November 11, 2020 Dickey's Barbeque Pit faces a class action over a months-long data breach that reportedly affected around three million credit card numbers.

Class Action Alleges Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Atlantic Salmon Falsely Advertised as ‘Sustainably Sourced,’ ‘All Natural’

November 6, 2020 A class action alleges Mowi has falsely advertised its Ducktrap River of Maine smoked Atlantic salmon in that the product is not sustainably sourced, all natural or sourced from Maine.

Celebrity Chef Michael Isabella Among Defendants in Ex-Requin Employees’ Wage and Hour Lawsuit [UPDATE]

November 3, 2020 A collective and class action alleges "celebrity" chef Michael Isabella and others failed to pay former D.C. restaurant Requin employees proper wages.

Class Action Says Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk Label Misleading Without Disclosure of Artificial Flavors [UPDATE]

November 2, 2020 A lawsuit claims the label of Almond Breeze Vanilla Almondmilk is misleading in that it fails to disclose the amount of real vanilla in the product.

‘Lite’ Arnold Palmer Labels Mislead Consumers As to Drink’s Calorie Content, Class Action Claims

October 30, 2020 Consumers are misled by the use of the word “Lite” on the label of Arizona’s “Arnold Palmer” drinks in that the beverages are high in calories, a lawsuit claims.

Class Action Claims Packaging for Pepperidge Farm ‘Golden Butter’ Crackers Designed to ‘Mislead’ Consumers [UPDATE]

October 29, 2020 A lawsuit claims Pepperidge Farm, Inc.’s “Golden Butter” crackers are falsely labeled in that the front label does not disclose the presence of vegetable oils.

Class Action Claims Consumers Misled by Entenmann’s All Butter Loaf Cake Packaging [UPDATE]

October 26, 2020 A class action claims packages of Entenmann's All Butter Loaf Cake are misleadingly labeled in that they fail to disclose butter is not the sole shortening ingredient.

Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Clusters Cereal Box Fails to Disclose Artificial Vanilla Flavor, Class Action Claims [UPDATE]

October 23, 2020 A proposed class action claims Trader Joe’s Vanilla Almond Clusters cereal boxes fail to disclose the presence of artificial vanilla flavors.

Papa John’s Franchisee’s Uses ‘Flawed Method’ to Reimburse Delivery Drivers for Business Expenses, Case Claims

October 22, 2020 A lawsuit claims Papa John’s delivery drivers were not properly reimbursed for business expenses, causing their pay to fall below the federal minimum.

Maxwell House, Yuban Coffee Canisters Incapable of Making Advertised Number of Servings, Lawsuit Claims [UPDATE]

October 22, 2020 A class action claims canisters of Maxwell House and Yuban coffee are mislabeled in that their contents are unable to produce the advertised number of cups.

Sonic Drive-In Hit with Class Action in Oklahoma Over Alleged Spam Texts

October 22, 2020 A class action alleges Sonic has sent unsolicited text messages to consumers without obtaining prior express written consent to do so.

Class Action Claims Consumers Misled by ‘Whole Grain’ Claim on Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches Labels

October 21, 2020 A class action claims Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches contain less whole grain than consumers are led to believe based on the product’s packaging.

New York Domino’s Franchisee Failed to Properly Reimburse Delivery Drivers for Work-Related Vehicle Costs, Lawsuit Claims

October 21, 2020 A class and collective action claims a New York Domino's Pizza franchisee has failed to properly reimburse delivery drivers for the reasonably approximate costs of using their vehicles.

Hawaii Governor, Honolulu Mayor Facing Class Action Over COVID-19 Shutdown Orders for Bar, Nightlife Industry

October 21, 2020 A class action challenges Hawaii and the city and county of Honolulu's ongoing shutdown orders for the bar and nightlife industry amid the coronavirus pandemic.

‘Less Than Consumers Expect’: Class Action Says Stop & Shop Honey Graham Crackers Misleadingly Labeled

October 20, 2020 A class action alleges the labeling of Stop & Shop's Honey Graham Crackers misleads consumers as to the amount of honey and whole grain graham flour in the product.

‘Fake Vanilla’: Coca-Cola Company Facing Class Action Over Labeling of Orange Vanilla Coke

October 19, 2020 A class action claims Coca-Cola's label representations for Orange Vanilla Coke are false and misleading to consumers, who are unaware the product contains fake vanilla.

Despite Label Claims, Häagen-Dazs Chocolate-Covered Coffee Almond Crunch Ice Cream Bars Contain Coconut Oil, Lawsuit Says

October 16, 2020 A proposed class action claims the maker of Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream bars has falsely advertised the product given the dessert contains vegetable oils.

‘Deplorable Conditions’: Class Action Claims Diestel Turkey Ranch Falsely Advertises Birds as ‘Thoughtfully Raised’ [UPDATE]

October 16, 2020 A proposed class action claims Diestel turkeys are raised in "deplorable conditions" instead of on the family-run ranch, as represented in advertising.