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Bumble Bee Tuna, the Non-GMO Project and Soy

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Bumble Bee Tuna, the Non-GMO Project and Soy

“Non-GMO”: Not to be confused with GMO-free.

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s GMO-Free Claims

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Chipotle Mexican Grill’s GMO-Free Claims

August 2016: A federal judge dismissed some of the claims in this lawsuit. The judge allowed claims based on Chipotle’s advertising statement that it uses “Only NON-GMO Ingredients” to move…

Chipotle Mexican Grill Non-GMO Claims

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Non-GMO Claims

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that items on its menus contain “only non-GMO ingredients”

GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut

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GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut

First state to pass law, but it comes with caveats.

Can you Pass This GMO Test?

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Can you Pass This GMO Test?

Test your knowledge about GMOs.

Nestle’s “No GMO Ingredients” Certification

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Nestle’s “No GMO Ingredients” Certification

In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nestle USA for allegedly misleadingly marketing that an independent third party certifies products – including Lean Cuisine Marketplace frozen dinners and…

Similac Advanced Non-GMO Baby Formula

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Similac Advanced Non-GMO Baby Formula

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Abbott Laboratories for allegedly misrepresenting that Similac Advanced Non-GMO baby formula does not contain any genetically modified organisms (GMOs) when, according…

CHIPOTLE’S GMO-FREE CLAIMS

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CHIPOTLE’S GMO-FREE CLAIMS

December 2016: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the November 2016 Order and subsequent December 2016 judgment. November 2016: A federal judge granted Chipotle’s motion for summary…

Chipotle’s GMO-Free Marketing

Class Action

Chipotle’s GMO-Free Marketing

September 2019: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Cruz et al v. Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., Case No. 19-cv-8068, C. D. CA.) July 2019: A class-action…

Chobani Yogurt

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Chobani Yogurt

Chobani Yogurt has come under scrutiny from an activist group over its use of GMOs. Green America is criticizing the yogurt manufacturer for using dairy from GMO-fed cows while using…

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

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Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

Deep River Snacks Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

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Deep River Snacks Kettle Cooked Potato Chips

Allegations: Deceptively using a non-GMO seal that was created by the company and mimics the Non-GMO Project seal but was not bestowed by an independent third party Falsely marketing products…

KIND Snack Bars “Health” and “All Natural” Claims

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KIND Snack Bars “Health” and “All Natural” Claims

February 2019: The stay of the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims was lifted. March 2018: Both the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims were stayed until August 15, 2018. The natural claims were…

Talenti Gelato

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Talenti Gelato

Ingredients contradict claims that frozen dessert is ‘non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free.’

CVS Health Toddler Beginnings

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CVS Health Toddler Beginnings

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing CVS Health Toddler Beginnings

Similac Infant Formulas and Toddler Drink Powders

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Similac Infant Formulas and Toddler Drink Powders

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-GMO” when they contain ingredients derived from genetically modified food sources

Frito-Lay “All Natural” Bean Dip

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Frito-Lay “All Natural” Bean Dip

November 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. August 2017: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement. According to the settlement terms, the…

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