Annie’s Fruit Snacks
Allegations: Falsely suggesting products are primarily sweetened with fruit juice by marketing them as “Made with Real Fruit Juice” when the only sweetening ingredient is added sugar
Annie’s Naturals® Salad Dressings
January 2021: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
January 2018: This action was stayed pending the FDA’s decision regarding the proper use of the word “natural” on food labeling.
May 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Annie’s Homegrown Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Annie’s Naturals® salad dressings as natural when they contain synthetic and chemically-processed ingredients. (Rosillo et al v. Annie’s Homegrown Inc., Case No. 17-cv-2474, N.D. Cal.)
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Annie’s Bunny Fruit Snacks
Allegations: Using slack-filled boxes for Bunny Fruit Snacks
Annie’s Mac and Cheese Products
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that products contain dangerous and harmful chemicals
Annie’s Homegrown Vanilla Ice Cream
Various Annie’s Homegrown Food and Beverages
Various Annie’s Homegrown Products
Packaging of Annie’s Homegrown Cereals
Annie’s Naturals ® Salad Dressing
Summer Strawberry Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks
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