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Consumer complaints worth remembering.
Carroll Shelby’s Chili and Seasonings
Case Name (Date)
Tate et al. v. Reily Foods Co.
25-v-7658, C.D. Cal.
(July 2025)
Product/Service
Carroll Shelby’s chili and seasonings
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “THE TEXAS ORIGINAL” when the products are produced in Louisiana
Status
Pending
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