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Bella Gourmet Foods Canola & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Case Name (Date)
Hallak et al. v. Karabetian Import & Distribution, Inc.
26-cv-3269, S.D. Cal.
(May 2026)
Product/Service
Bella Gourmet Foods Canola & Extra Virgin Olive Oil Mediterranean Blend
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing that products contain a blend of canola oil and olive oil when testing shows they contain no olive oil
Status
Pending
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