Case Name (Date)

Mohamed et al. v. The Hershey Co. and Bubble Yum
24-cv-10248, C.D. Cal.
(Oct. 2024)


Product/Service

Bubble Yum


Allegations

Misleadingly marketing products as high quality and sustainable, and claiming the brand is transparent about its ingredients, without disclosing that the bubble gum and its wrappers contain organic fluorine, which puts consumers at risk of being exposed to dangerous PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances)


Status

Pending



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