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August 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
July 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Aidells Sausage Company, Inc. alleging that the company misleadingly labels Smoked Chicken Sausage food products. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company misleadingly represents at least 6 varieties of its sausage – including Spicy Mango with Jalapeño Smoked Chicken Sausage, Artichoke & Garlic Smoked Chicken Sausage, Chicken & Apple Smoked Chicken Sausage, Habanero & Green Chile Smoked Chicken Sausage, Italian Style with Mozzarella Cheese Smoked Chicken Sausage, and Pineapple & Bacon Smoked Chicken Sausage – as “All Natural” when they actually contain unnatural, synthetic, artificial, and genetically modified ingredients. (Epstein et al. v. Aidells Sausage Co., Inc., Case No. 14-cv-80916, S.D. FL.).
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