V8 Splash
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as naturally-flavored fruit juices
Campbell’s Slow Kettle Style and Home Style Soups
August 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Schwartz et al v. Campbell Soup Co., Case No. 18-cv-1655, S.D. Ill.)
June 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Co. for allegedly falsely marketing its Slow Kettle Style, Home Style, and Home Style Healthy Request soups – including Tomato & Sweet Basil Bisque, Roasted Red Pepper & Smoke Gouda Bisque, New England Clam Chowder, Harvest Tomato with Basil, Zesty Tomato, and Harvest Tomato with Basil – as being “Made With Patience, Not Preservatives” and having “No Preservatives Added” when, according to plaintiffs, the soups do contain the preservatives citric acid, ascorbic acid, and succinic acid. (Schwartz et al v. Campbell Soup Co., Case No. 18-L-441, Circuit Court for the 20th Judicial Circuit, County of St. Clair, State of Illionois)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against Campbell Soup Co. and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
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V8 Splash Beverages
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as wholesome, naturally-flavored and healthy fruit juices
Kettle Air Fried Potato Chips
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “Air Fried” when they are fried in oil
Campbell’s Chunky Beef with Country Vegetable Soup
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that beef is the predominant ingredient and products contain “Country Vegetables”
V8 Fruit and Vegetable Blends
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing juice blends as healthy when consuming juices increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and death
Goldfish Flavor Blasted Crackers
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no artificial preservatives
Snyder’s of Hanover Braided Twists Pretzels
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in pretzels
Nutrient Content Claims on Plum Organics Baby Foods
Allegations: Deceiving consumers by representing that products will provide a certain amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3s when such nutrient content claims are prohibited on foods for children under two…
Pepperidge Farm Harvest Wheat Crackers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain
Kettle Potato Chips
Allegations: False natural claims
Swanson Cooking Broths and Stocks
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no added MSG when ingredients in them actually contain MSG
Snyder’s of Hanover Butter Snaps Pretzels
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pretzels as “butter snaps” when the ingredients list shows they contain a “Natural Flavor” instead of real butter
Lance Whole Grains Sandwich Crackers with Peanut Butter
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain
Pepperidge Farm Golden Butter Crackers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that butter is the only shortening ingredient when it isn’t
Goldfish Crackers
Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations
Pepperidge Farm Golden Butter Cracker
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the crackers contain butter without adequately disclosing that they also contain vegetable oils
Plum Organics Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Several Brands of Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Cape Cod Sea Salt and Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Allegations: Falsely advertising the flavoring ingredients in the chips
Pacific Foods Vanilla Hemp Plant-Based Beverage
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods of Oregon for allegedly deceptively marketing Pacific Foods Vanilla Hemp Plant-Based Beverage as containing vanilla without adequately disclosing that…
Campbell’s Home Style and Slow Kettle Soups
July 2020: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-647, S.D. Ill.) March 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Co. for allegedly falsely marketing that…
Pacific Foods Vanilla Coconut Beverages
In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods of Oregon for allegedly falsely advertising that its Vanilla Organic Coconut Beverages are flavored exclusively with vanilla when, according…
Pacific Foods Vanilla Almond Plant-Based Beverage
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods for allegedly misleadingly marketing that its almond plant-based beverage is flavored with vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients…
V8 Splash
November 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2018: A class-action…
V8 Energy Drinks
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Company regarding the marketing for V8 Energy, V8 Energy – Sparkling, and V8 Energy – Diet. The complaint claims…
Kettle Brand Potato Chips
December 2018: The named plaintiff’s claims were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. November 2018: This case was dismissed When a complaint is…
Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast
In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pepperidge Farm for allegedly deceptively marketing that its Texas Toast contains butter when, according to plaintiffs, only 2% (at most) of…
Campbell’s Soups
In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Company for allegedly deceptively marketing its soups as having “No Preservatives Added” and “Made With Patience, Not Preservatives” when,…
Pacific Foods of Oregon
March 2017: A federal judge dismissed the amended complaint finding that it failed to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The dismissal was When a complaint is…
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish® Crackers
March 2014: These consolidated actions were voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. November 2013: A…
Kettle Brand Chips and Kettle Brand TIAS Tortilla Chips
July 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: The plaintiffs in a false advertising class-action lawsuit brought against Diamond Foods moved for approval of a…
Kettle Brand TIAS All Natural Tortilla Chips
July 2015: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. February 2015: The plaintiffs moved for approval of a settlement of this false advertising class-action lawsuit. According to the…
Pretzel Crisps
April 2015: The action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…
Prego Sauces
July 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The named plaintiff’s claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot…
Pacific Foods Non-Dairy Beverages
March 2017: After being transferred to another California court, a federal judge stayed (i.e., suspended the activity) this case until the FDA issues guidance on the use of the word…
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, Cape Cod Potato Chips, and More
September 2016: After an objector filed a Notice of Appeal, the appeal was voluntarily dismissed. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. June 2016: A federal judge granted…
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