Benecol Spreads
In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson and McNeil Nutritionals for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Benecol spreads contain “No Trans Fat” and are safe for…
Benecol Regular and Light Spreads
Case Name (Date)
Martinelli et al v. Johnson & Johnson and McNeil Nutritionals, LLC
15-cv-1733, E.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2021)
Product/Service
Benecol Regular and Light Spreads
Allegations
Misleadingly labeling products as containing no trans fats and being safe for human consumption when the spreads contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are trans fats that increase the risk of heart disease
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://www.benecolsettlement.com/
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