Food

October 19, 2021 A lawsuit alleges Whole Foods’ 365-brand vanilla ice cream bars purportedly dipped in “organic chocolate” contain less chocolate than consumers are led to expect.

October 18, 2021 A class action alleges Trader Joe’s has misrepresented to consumers the nature of the strawberry filling in its Organic Frosted Toaster Pastries.

October 18, 2021 A class action alleges The Happy Group has falsely and deceptively claimed that its eggs are pasture-raised when they should more accurately be described as “free range.”

October 14, 2021 A class action claims Health-Ade kombucha and kombucha-inspired beverages are not as healthy as represented given they contain a “high amount” of added sugar.

October 11, 2021 A proposed class action alleges MrBeast Burger has run afoul of Oregon law by charging a hidden sales tax on fast food.

October 11, 2021 Costco faces a class action that alleges its Kirkland Signature Himalayan pink salt is mislabeled in that it is sourced not from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains” in India, but from Pakistan.

October 6, 2021 A class action alleges the agave-centric marketing of Bud Light Platinum Hard Seltzer is misleading.

October 4, 2021 A lawsuit claims “Three Cheese” Bagel Bites are misleadingly labeled in that the front label fails to disclose the alleged presence of “filler[s]” ingredients.

October 1, 2021 Nectar Petit products are misleadingly labeled as containing “No Preservatives” despite that they contain ingredients that function as such, a lawsuit alleges.

September 29, 2021 A proposed class action claims Crisco-branded “Butter – No-Stick Spray” is misleadingly labeled in that the product contains no butter.

September 28, 2021 Food distributor Cheney Brothers faces a class action filed by a Winter Haven, Florida restaurant operator who claims to have been shorted on its poultry purchases.

September 28, 2021 A lawsuit claims Dollar General’s Clover Valley Honey Graham Crackers are misleadingly labeled in that they contain less whole grain and honey than consumers expect.

September 21, 2021 Kellogg has misrepresented a number of MorningStar Farms products in that their predominant non-water ingredient is not vegetables, or even vegetable-based, but grain or oil, a class action claims.

September 21, 2021 Stop & Shop’s Naturally Flavored Cinnamon Graham Crackers contain less whole grain flour than consumers are led to expect, according to a proposed class action.

September 20, 2021 A class action challenges the representation that Jimmy Dean-brand Delights breakfast sandwiches are made with an appreciable amount of whole grain as advertised.

September 16, 2021 The Boston Beer Company and its top brass face a class action over stock-price drops allegedly linked to the parties’ non-disclosure of “decelerating” Truly Hard Seltzer sales.

September 15, 2021 A class action alleges certain Plum Organics baby and toddler foods are misbranded in that the pouches’ labels display nutrient content claims that are strictly prohibited by the FDA.

September 13, 2021 A class action claims buyers have been misled as to the quality of the agave ingredients in Cacti-brand Agave Spiked Seltzer.

September 8, 2021 Black raspberry-flavored Kirkland Signature sparkling water is misleadingly labeled in that buyers are given a false impression of the amount/quantity/type of flavoring in the product, a class action claims.

September 7, 2021 A proposed class action alleges Morton Salt, Inc. has misrepresented the location of where its purported Himalayan pink salt products are sourced.

September 7, 2021 A lawsuit claims Duncan Hines “Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix” is misleadingly labeled in that it contains fewer fudge ingredients than consumers are led to expect.

September 2, 2021 A lawsuit claims Walmart has misled consumers by failing to disclose that Parent’s Choice-brand baby food products contain unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals.

August 30, 2021 The lemon-flavored S. Pellegrino Essenza variety of San Pellegrino-brand sparkling water is made with less real lemon than consumers are led to believe, a class action claims.

August 30, 2021 Uncrustables, JIF Peanut Butter, Adams Peanut Butter, Sahale Snacks, Laura Scudders and other Smucker’s items do not deliver the amount of protein stated on product labels, a class action claims.

August 26, 2021 A proposed class action claims Tostitos-brand “Hint of Lime” tortilla chips are deceptively labeled in that, unbeknownst to buyers, they contain no lime at all.

August 25, 2021 A lawsuit claims Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts are misleadingly labeled in that the product lacks certain ingredients essential to fudge.

August 20, 2021 A class action claims certain Nestlé Coffee Mate products are misleadingly labeled in that they contain fewer servings than consumers are led to believe.

August 18, 2021 A lawsuit claims Kashi Mixed Berry Breakfast Bars are misleadingly labeled in that they contain smaller amounts of berry and honey ingredients than consumers expect.

August 16, 2021 A class action alleges NextFoods has misleadingly labeled its GoodBelly Probiotic JuiceDrinks.

August 13, 2021 A class action claims Hormel Foods has deceptively marketed its Black Label Center Cut Bacon as containing 25 percent less fat in comparison to the company’s regular variety.

August 10, 2021 The operator of Romano’s Macaroni Grill restaurants faces claims that it failed to pay tipped servers and bartenders proper wages.

August 6, 2021 A class action claims certain AriZona-brand beverages made by Hornell Brewing have been falsely advertised as “All Natural” when they contain added coloring.

August 4, 2021 A lawsuit claims Goldfish crackers are misleadingly labeled as containing “0g Sugars” without clarification that the products are not a low- or reduced-calorie food.

August 3, 2021 A class action alleges Domino’s has falsely represented its “Mix & Match” deal by charging more per product than advertised.

July 30, 2021 Keebler-brand mint Fudge Stripes cookies contain neither “Real Keebler Fudge” nor actual mint, a proposed class action says.

July 28, 2021 A class action claims Stauffer’s Lemon Snap cookies are misleadingly labeled in that buyers are not informed that the product contains only a trace amount of lemon.

July 22, 2021 A lawsuit claims a Subway franchisor sent unlawful telemarketing text messages to consumers whose numbers were listed on the National Do Not Call Registry.

July 19, 2021 A lawsuit claims buyers of Kirkland Signature “Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla” ice cream bars are not told that the dessert’s coating is made of mostly vegetable oils.

July 14, 2021 Nestlé’s Coffee-mate Caramel Latte Powdered Coffee Creamer cannot provide as many servings as advertised, a proposed class action claims.

July 14, 2021 A class action claims the labeling of Cracker Barrel-brand Extra Sharp Yellow and Extra Sharp White Cheese bites with butter crackers is misleading.

July 13, 2021 A class action alleges Chobani’s stated commitment to “Fair Trade” with the dairy workers who produce its Greek yogurt is not all it’s cracked up to be.

July 9, 2021 A lawsuit contends that the packaging of Kellogg’s Unfrosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts misleads consumers into believing the filling contains only strawberries.

July 9, 2021 A class action alleges Panda Express has imposed upon customers a hidden service charge on top of what it advertises already as a “low” delivery fee.

July 7, 2021 A proposed class action claims Nature’s Path Foods, Inc. has overstated the amount of protein in its breakfast and snack products.

July 7, 2021 A class action argues that Tropicale Foods’ marketing and advertising of its Helados Mexico-brand paletas give consumers the false impression that the treats are made in Mexico.

July 6, 2021 A lawsuit claims Aldi failed to disclose on the label of its Emporium Selection “Smoked Gouda” cheese that the product’s taste is derived from added smoke flavor.

July 6, 2021 A class action claims the frequency with which Five Guys Enterprises pays employees of its burger restaurants is a violation of New York’s Labor Law.

July 2, 2021 A class action alleges consumers are unaware that a number of Snapple products contain added coloring, rendering the drinks’ “all natural” labeling false and misleading.

June 29, 2021 A class action alleges an apparent favorite-chef contest was a “cleverly designed lottery” whereby the winner was the person who had the most money spent on their behalf.

June 29, 2021 A class action alleges grocery store chain Mariano’s has unlawfully assessed surcharges on debit card transactions asking for cash back.