Boxes of Raisinets, Sno Caps, Nerds and Other Candies
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for candies
Keebler Fudge Stripes Minis Cookies
Case Name (Date)
Pizarro et al v. Ferrara Candy Company
21-cv-151, S.D.N.Y.
(Jan. 2021)
Product/Service
Keebler Fudge Stripes Minis
Allegations
Misleadingly advertising that cookies are made with real fudge when they contain ingredients not found in fudge
Status
Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.
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