Spam Lite and Spam 25% Less Sodium Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as low in sodium and healthy
Hormel Black Label Center Cut Bacon
Case Name (Date)
Dakin et al v. Hormel Foods Sales, LLC et al
21-cv-6085, N.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2021)
Product/Service
Hormel Black Label Center Cut Bacon
Allegations
Deceptively marketing that the product “Contains 25% Less Fat Than Our Regular Bacon” when the advertised fat savings is due to a smaller serving size and not because the product is actually leaner
Status
Pending
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