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Crafted Cocktail Mixers
Case Name (Date)
Scheibe et al. v. Crafted Brand Co., LLC
23-cv-1776, S.D. Cal.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Crafted Cocktail Mixers, including Mai Tai and Piña Colada
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products contain “No Preservatives” when they contain a preservative ingredient (citric acid)
Status
Pending
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