Dole Whip
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “No Artificial Ingredients” when they contain two artificial ingredients
Dole Products
Case Name (Date)
Broussard et al. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
23-cv-3320, N.D. Cal.
(July 2023)
Product/Service
Dole fruit products
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as healthy when they contain added sugars, which increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease and other chronic diseases
Status
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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