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Compostable Plates and Bowls at The Kroger Co.

Class Action

Compostable Plates and Bowls at The Kroger Co.

September 2021: The Court granted final approval of a settlement agreement.

June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kroger Co. for allegedly falsely marketing disposable plates and bowls as compostable when, according to plaintiffs, substances used in the products do not break down and contaminate the environment. (Ambrose et al v. The Kroger Co., Case No. 20-cv-4009, N.D. Cal.)

For more of TINA.org’s coverage of the marketing of plates and bowls, click here.


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Kroger French Vanilla Coffee Creamer

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Kroger’s Just Fruit Spreadable Fruit Products

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Kroger Sparkling Water Beverages

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that the flavors in waters come from fruits without disclosing that the drinks contain the artificial flavoring ingredient malic acid


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