Hershey’s Organic Chocolate Bars
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are made from ethically sourced and sustainable cocoa
Hershey’s Hot Fudge Topping
Case Name (Date)
Lederman et al v. The Hershey Company
21-cv-4528, N.D. Ill.
(Aug. 2021)
Product/Service
Hershey’s Hot Fudge Topping
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing the topping as fudge when the product is missing ingredients essential to fudge (cream and whole milk) and contains ingredients (vegetable oil, skim milk, and whey) not found in fudge
Status
Pending
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