Class Action

Lily’s Extra Dark Chocolate Bars

Class Action

Lily’s Extra Dark Chocolate Bars


Case Name (Date)

Kell et al. v. Lily’s Sweets, LLC and The Hershey Co.
23-cv-147, S.D.N.Y.
(Jan. 2023)


Product/Service

Lily’s Extra Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa chocolate bars


Allegations

Failing to disclose that products contain unsafe levels of lead


Status

Pending



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