Food

October 20, 2022 A class action alleges Walmart has overcharged consumers by falsely inflating product weights, mislabeling the weight of bagged produce, and inflating the price of sold-by-weight clearance and seafood products.

October 19, 2022 Abbott Laboratories faces a class action that claims its Ensure-brand “Nutrition” drinks are misrepresented as healthy due to their high sugar content.

October 18, 2022 Four plaintiffs allege the United States of America has attempted to skirt its obligation to socially disadvantaged farmers by failing to pay off their eligible debt under the American Rescue Plan Act.

October 18, 2022 A class action takes issue with the label of Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip Ice cream since it allegedly fails to disclose that the product’s characterizing flavor does not come entirely from real mint ingredients.

October 17, 2022 A class action alleges the “carbon neutral” claim on labels of Evian Natural Spring Water is false given the manufacture of the product still causes CO2 to be released into the atmosphere.

October 13, 2022 The maker of Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce faces a class action that alleges there’s “surprisingly nothing Texas” about the product since it’s made in North Carolina.

October 13, 2022 A lawsuit alleges chocolate malt-flavored Ovaltine drink mix is misleadingly labeled as “a good source” of 12 nutrients and containing “no artificials.”

October 11, 2022 A class action alleges PÜR-brand peppermint gum is falsely advertised in that it contains less real peppermint than consumers are led to expect.

October 10, 2022 A class action alleges six varieties of Zesty Paws supplements for dogs contain less of certain active ingredients than buyers were promised.

October 7, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Walmart has falsely labeled its Great Value Veggie Straws as free of artificial flavoring and preservatives.

October 4, 2022 A class action alleges Papa John’s has unlawfully “wiretapped” consumers’ electronic communications via “session replay” software installed on PapaJohns.com.

October 4, 2022 A class action claims that packages of Carnation Breakfast Essentials Nutritional Powder Drink Mix contain less protein than advertised.

October 3, 2022 A class action alleges Innofoods “keto” snacks are falsely advertised in that the sugar-laden, high-carb products are not appropriate for a ketogenic diet.

September 28, 2022 A class action claims the label of Herr’s jalapeño poppers-flavored cheese curls is deceptive and misleading since it fails to note that the snack’s taste comes in part from artificial flavoring.

September 28, 2022 A class action contends that Bigelow tea is not “Manufactured in the USA” as advertised but rather “wholly or predominantly” comprised of tea, flavors and materials imported from other countries.

September 27, 2022 A class action alleges Metamucil has been falsely advertised in that the fiber supplement’s added sugar content can actually decrease appetite control, harm blood sugar levels and damage digestive health.

September 23, 2022 Kroger, Harris Teeter and Fred Meyer have sold baby food contaminated with “dangerous levels” of toxic heavy metals, a lawsuit alleges.

September 22, 2022 A proposed class action says that containers of Glaxon Protos whey protein powder are unlawfully “slack-filled” given that more than 60 percent of the opaque, oversized package is empty.

September 22, 2022 A lawsuit claims packages of Lily’s-brand “Milk Chocolate Style Covered Almonds” are underfilled and worth less than consumers are led to expect.

September 20, 2022 A class action alleges Drip Drop Hydration’s oral rehydration powders are falsely advertised and misbranded.

September 19, 2022 A class action alleges Nantucket Nectars-brand Orchard Apple beverages contain dangerous levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

September 19, 2022 A class action claims Mrs. Smith’s frozen apple pie contains less real butter than consumers are led to expect based on the product’s packaging.

September 16, 2022 A class action claims Fanta dragon fruit-flavored soda contains an undisclosed artificial flavor, even though the beverage is labeled as “Naturally Flavored.”

September 14, 2022 A class action alleges certain Lakanto products are not sweetened with monk fruit as advertised but predominantly with erythritol, a highly processed and cheaper sugar alcohol.

September 13, 2022 A class action alleges HelloFresh has failed to provide certain disclosures and obtain affirmative consent before automatically re-upping consumers’ subscriptions.

September 12, 2022 A proposed class action lawsuit alleges 7-Eleven’s spicy jalapeño-flavored jumbo peanuts contain a artificial flavor not disclosed on the front label.

September 12, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Bigs-brand Chile Limón Sunflower Seeds are misleadingly labeled in that they contain an undisclosed artificial flavor.

September 8, 2022 A lawsuit claims Kellogg’s Toasteds-brand Harvest Wheat crackers are misleadingly labeled given they contain less whole grain than consumers are led to expect.

September 7, 2022 The maker of Burt’s Bees infant formulas faces a class action that claims consumers are getting short-changed on the number of bottles they can make from each 34-ounce container.

September 7, 2022 A lawsuit alleges Log Cabin “All Natural” pancake mix contains a synthetic ingredient and less whole grain flour than consumers are led to expect.

August 31, 2022 A proposed class action claims Buffalo Wild Wings has failed to disclose that each carryout order is subject to a $0.99 “takeout service fee.”

August 31, 2022 A proposed class action contends that each cube of Clif Bloks Energy Chews contains less caffeine than advertised.

August 30, 2022 A proposed class action contends that Suja cold-pressed juice is not as fresh as consumers are led to believe.

August 26, 2022 A lawsuit says RARI Nutrition falsely advertised its Infinity Pre Workout Powders as naturally flavored since the products contain an artificial flavoring agent.

August 26, 2022 A class action alleges the front label of Silk-brand Salted Caramel Almond Creamer misleadingly overstates the amount of protein in the product per serving.

August 26, 2022 Applebee’s and others face a class action that alleges the restaurants’ AI-powered voice ordering systems unlawfully collect, use and store Illinois consumers’ biometric voiceprints.

August 26, 2022 A class action alleges Gerber has misbranded more than 50 baby and toddler foods by including on product labels nutrient content claims that are “strictly prohibited” by the FDA.

August 24, 2022 A proposed class action alleges Whole Foods’ promise that its beef products contain “no antibiotics, ever” is false.

August 22, 2022 A lawsuit claims Kashi-brand Honey Almond Flax granola bars are misleadingly labeled given they contain less honey than consumers are led to expect.

August 22, 2022 Panera Bread Company faces a class action that alleges the fast-casual café chain has limited how often a member of its “Unlimited Sip Club” can refill their beverage.

August 17, 2022 A class action alleges Président-brand feta cheese is falsely advertised in that the product is made in the United States and has no association with Greece.

August 17, 2022 A class action claims consumers have overpaid for Cepacol Extra-Strength Sore Throat Honey Lemon Lozenges since the product contains neither honey nor lemon.

August 16, 2022 A proposed class action claims that certain 365 By Whole Foods Market herbs and spices contain, or possibly contain, the heavy metals lead, arsenic and cadmium.

August 15, 2022 A proposed class action claims Topo Chico-brand Margarita Hard Seltzer is misleadingly advertised given the beverage does not contain tequila.

August 15, 2022 A proposed class action alleges the “Natural Lime” variety of White Claw Surge hard seltzer is misleadingly advertised.

August 12, 2022 Lyons Magnus faces a class action after recalling dozens of nutritional drinks, milk products and coffee beverages due to potential microbial contamination.

August 10, 2022 A lawsuit alleges Country Crock-brand Plant Butter “With Almond Oil” is falsely advertised in that it contains less almond oil than consumers are led to expect.

August 10, 2022 A proposed class action says that Mars, Inc. has falsely advertised cinnamon-flavored Altoids mints given that the product contains no actual cinnamon.

August 8, 2022 A class action alleges Walmart’s Great Value-brand Honey Mustard is misleadingly advertised in that the condiment is sweetened mostly with sugar, and not honey.

August 5, 2022 A class action says Starbucks Refreshers are falsely advertised in that they’re made predominantly with water, grape juice concentrate and sugar, and do not contain the fruits for which they’re named.