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23-cv-373, E.D.N.Y.
(Jan. 2023)
Product/Service
Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness Fruit Juice Smoothie
Allegations
Falsely marketing the product as a healthy and natural “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie” when it contains harmful synthetic chemicals (per- and polyfluoralkyl substances, or PFAS)
Status
Pending
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