Goya Foods and Beverages
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Product of USA” when they contain ingredients that come from other countries
Goya Octopus Products
December 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
May 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Goya Foods Inc. for allegedly falsely labeling Goya octopus products – including Octopus in Garlic, Octopus in Olive Oil, Octopus in Pickled Sauce (Marinara), and Octopus in Hot Sauce – as containing octopus when they actually contain jumbo squid. (Fonseca et al v. Goya Foods Inc., Case No. 16-cv-2559, N. D. CA.)
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