Capri Sun Beverages
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are made with “All Natural Ingredients”
Kraft Heinz Foods Made in USA Claims
September 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members’ claims because the parties reached a settlement agreement. The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
May 2016: The plaintiffs filed an amended complaint that names only Kraft Heinz Foods as a defendant and similarly alleges that the company deceptively labels products as “MFD. In U.S.A.” when they actually contain ingredients that were produced outside of the United States.
April 2016: A federal judge dismissed this lawsuit When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. finding, among other things, that plaintiffs did not meet the heightened pleading standard for fraud-based claims because the complaint did not include enough detail about the alleged misrepresentations.
December 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Heinz Foods for allegedly deceptively labeling products – including sauces and condiments – as “MFD. In U.S.A.” when they actually contain foreign ingredients. (Alaei et al v. H.J. Heinz Company, L.P. and Kraft Heinz Foods Company, Case No. 15-cv-2961, S. D. CA.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding “Made in USA” claims, click here.
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Kraft Mac & Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing the product as containing no artificial preservatives
100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing parmesan cheese products as “100%” grated parmesan cheese
Lunchables Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain harmful substances
Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe for consumption by using the phrase “100% Freshness Guaranteed” without disclosing that they contain unsafe levels of lead
Lunchables
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as food “Parents Trust” without disclosing that they contain harmful substances
Velveeta Shells & Cheese
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Made With Real Cheese”
Kraft Mac & Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial preservatives when they contain preservative ingredients
Jell-O
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Artificial Preservatives” when they contain an artificial preservative ingredient
MiO Water Enhancer Flavoring Products
Allegations: False natural claims
Crystal Light Blueberry Raspberry Liquid Drink Mix
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “No Artificial Flavors”
Velveeta Single-Serve Mac and Cheese Cups
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the microwavable cups are “ready in 3 ½ minutes”
Crystal Light Drink Mixes
Allegations: False natural claims
Capri Sun Apple Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives”
Capri Sun Strawberry Kiwi Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “all natural” and healthy when they contain harmful synthetic chemicals
Country Time Lemonade Mixes
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products make eight quarts of lemonade when they make only six quarts of lemonade
Bagel Bites Pizza
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in Bagel Bites Pizza Snacks
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous and harmful ingredients
Kraft Natural Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing cheese as natural
Bagel Bites Three Cheese Pizza Snacks!
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as being made with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce when they’re not
Cracker Barrel Bites
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being made with butter crackers when the crackers used in the products are actually made with vegetables oils instead of butter
Maxwell House Master Blend and Yuban Traditional Roast Ground Coffee
July 2021: The Court granted final approval of the settlement agreement. January 2021: The Court preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. Go to http://www.groundcoffeesettlement.com/ for more information. December 2020: Plaintiffs moved…
Bagel Bites Pizza Snacks
Allegations: Falsely marketing that Bagel Bites are made with mozzarella cheese when they actually contain a cheese blend
Maxwell House Ground Coffee
October 2020: The case was stayed until January 2021 to give the parties time to finalize a settlement agreement. July 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kraft Heinz…
Maxwell House Ground Coffee Products
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kraft Heinz Company for allegedly misleadingly advertising that Maxwell House ground coffee products make a specific number of cups of…
Kraft Natural Cheese Products
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kraft Heinz Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing Kraft Natural Cheese Products as natural when, according to the complaint, the milk…
Crystal Light Products
In December 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kraft Heinz Company for allegedly misleadingly labelling that its Crystal Light drink products contain no artificial flavors when, according to…
Capri Sun
October 2019: A federal judge dismissed this case concluding that plaintiffs lacked standing and failed to adequately allege that the “no artificial preservatives” representation was false. October 2018: A class-action…
Crystal Light Beverage Products
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kraft Heinz Company for allegedly falsely marketing that Crystal Light beverage products contain fruit juices and are natural, pure, and…
Breakstone and Daisy Brand Sour Cream
May 2019: The parties agreed to withdraw the appeal, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2019: The plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the decision to…
Various Parmesan Cheese Products
June 2016: This case was transferred to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was…
100% Parmesan Cheese Products
June 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with other lawsuits. For more information about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was…
Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
June 2016: All of these lawsuits (except Brahler) were transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard together. For more information about the MDL, click here. Early 2016: In February, March,…
Kraft 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese and 100% Parmesan & Romano Cheese
June 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. For more information about the MDL, click here. April 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products
July 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. June 2016: Multiple class-action lawsuits regarding various…
Heinz White Vinegar
June 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Heinz Distilled White Vinegar
June 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Heinz Vinegar
May 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2014: A class-action…
Knudsen Hampshire Sour Cream
In July 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Kraft Foods Group Inc. for allegedly falsely labeling Knudsen Hampshire sour cream. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the label…
Ore Ida Extra Crispy Easy Fries and Easy Tater Tots
October 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. June 2015: A false advertising…
Capri Sun 100% Juice Beverages
November 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. June 2015: A class-action lawsuit…
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