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Carnation Breakfast Essentials French Vanilla Drink Mix
Case Name (Date)
Kuciver et al v. Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition, Inc.
21-cv-936, N.D. Ill.
(Feb. 2021
Product/Service
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Classic French Vanilla Drink Mix
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing that the flavor comes from French Vanilla and “other natural flavors” without disclosing that the drink mix contains an artificial flavoring ingredient
Status
Pending
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