
Boxes of Raisinets, Sno Caps, Nerds and Other Candies
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for candies
Lozano et al. v. Ferrara Candy Co.
23-cv-4670, C.D. Cal.
(June 2023)
Black Forest Juicy Burst Fruit Flavored Berry Medley Snacks
Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made With Real Fruit Juice” when they contain an artificial flavoring ingredient (DL malic acid)
Pending
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for candies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing caramel candies as “rich & creamy” when the candies do not contain butter or cream and the fat content comes almost exclusively from vegetable fat
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing caramel candies as “rich and creamy” and “made with real milk” when the fat content comes from a vegetable oil
Allegations: Falsely advertising that candies do not contain artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that cookies are made with real fudge when they contain ingredients not found in fudge
Six big game marketers that have been accused of fumbling ad claims.
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