Boxes of Raisinets, Sno Caps, Nerds and Other Candies
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for candies
Girl Scout Cookies
Case Name (Date)
Barbaro et al. v. Girl Scouts of the United States of America et al.
25-cv-1367, E.D.N.Y.
(March 2025)
Finkelstein et al. v. Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Ferrero U.S.A., Inc.
25-cv-3343, E.D.N.Y.
(June 2025)
Product/Service
Girl Scout Cookies
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as safe and high quality when they are contaminated with dangerous heavy metals and pesticides
Status
Barbaro case: Claims against one of the defendants (Interbake Foods, LLC d/b/a ABC Bakers) were dismissed and one of the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed her claims When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.; two of the named plaintiffs’ claims remain pending
Finkelstein case: Pending
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Nerds, Runts, and Other Candies
Allegations: Falsely advertising that candies do not contain artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
Kinder Joy
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the product as “sweet cream” when it actually contains artificial cream
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Keebler’s Fudge Mint WhooPSY! Fudge Stripes
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that cookies are made with real fudge and mint when they aren’t
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