
Almond Breeze Almondmilk Vanilla Yogurt Alternative
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing yogurt as “vanilla with other natural flavors” when the ingredients list shows that the product contains more “Natural Flavors” than vanilla extract
January 2015: 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.
January 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Blue Diamond Growers for allegedly misbranding its products. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the company represents products – including Almond Breeze Almondmilk Vanilla (refrigerated), Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk Blend Almond Coconut Unsweetened (refrigerated), and Almond Breeze Almondmilk Original Unsweetened (shelf stable) – as “all natural” when they actually contain artificial and synthetic ingredients. (Tchayelian et al v. Blue Diamond Growers and Does 1-10, Case No. 14-cv-00091, N. D. CA.).
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against Blue Diamond Growers and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing yogurt as “vanilla with other natural flavors” when the ingredients list shows that the product contains more “Natural Flavors” than vanilla extract
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as containing vanilla when the ingredient list does not include vanilla but rather discloses that the products contain unspecified “Natural Flavor”
TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
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