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Food Lion Fruit & Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars
Case Name (Date)
Bates et al. v. Food Lion LLC
24-cv-864, E.D.N.C.
(Sept. 2024)
Product/Service
Food Lion Fruit & Grain Strawberry Cereal Bars
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made With Real Fruit Filling” when they contain the artificial ingredient malic acid
Status
Pending
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