Mrs. Smith’s Dutch Apple Pie
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Made With Real Butter”
Edwards Chocolate Crème Pies
Case Name (Date)
Thompson et al. v. Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc.
24-cv-831, S.D.N.Y.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Edwards Chocolate Crème Pies
Allegations
Falsely marketing pies as containing “No Preservatives” when they contain several preservative ingredients
Status
Pending
Class-Action Tracker
Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals palm oil is the primary shortening ingredient
Edwards Pies
Allegations: Falsely marketing pies as containing “No Preservatives”
Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that pie is “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals it contains more palm oil than butter
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