Fruit By The Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups and Other Fruit-Flavored Snacks
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing no artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
August 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-890, S. D. IL.)
June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills alleging that it falsely advertises Fruit Roll-Ups as “all natural” and containing “no artificial flavors” when, according to plaintiffs, they contain the synthetic ingredient malic acid. (Newman et al v. General Mills, Inc. and General Mills Sales, Inc., Case No. 19-L-0455, Illinois State Court, St. Clair County)
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing no artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
It is not entirely unreasonable to expect “Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal to contain blueberries and pomegranate, fruits high in antioxidants that are all the rage now. But don’t tell that to…