Mrs. Smith’s Dutch Apple Pie
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Made With Real Butter”
Thompson et al. v. Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc.
24-cv-831, S.D.N.Y.
(Sept. 2023)
Edwards Chocolate Crème Pies
Falsely marketing pies as containing “No Preservatives” when they contain several preservative ingredients
Pending
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Made With Real Butter”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals palm oil is the primary shortening ingredient
Allegations: Falsely marketing pies as containing “No Preservatives”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that pie is “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals it contains more palm oil than butter
Software maker will pay a $75 million fine and provide “affected consumers” with free services.
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