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Case Name (Date)
Flick et al. v. M.I. Industries, Inc. d/b/a Instinct Pet Foods
26-cv-1470, S.D. Cal.
(March 2026)
Product/Service
Instinct Pet Foods Original Real Recipe, Raw Meals, and Raw Boost Mixers dog foods
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as containing no artificial preservatives when they contain the artificial preservative ingredients citric acid and tocopherols
Status
Pending
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