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Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as high quality and sustainable, and claiming the brand is transparent about its ingredients
Brookside Dark Chocolates with Fruits
Case Name (Date)
Powell et al. v. The Hershey Co.
23-cv-341, E.D. Mo.
(Feb. 2023)
Product/Service
Brookside Pomegranate Dark Chocolate, Acai & Blueberry Dark Chocolate, and Goji & Raspberry Dark Chocolate
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products contain “no artificial flavors” when they contain a synthetic ingredient (malic acid) that enhances the fruit flavors
Status
Pending
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