Fruity Cheerios
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
Epstein et al. v. General Mills, Inc.
24-cv-1551, S.D.N.Y.
(Feb. 2024)
Necaise et al. v. General Mills, Inc.
24-cv-367, S.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2024)
Cheerios cereals
Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous pesticide (chlormequat)
Pending
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.
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