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Lombardi Canola Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Case Name (Date)
Naoum et al. v. Smart Foods, LLC
26-cv-1942, S.D. Cal.
(March 2026)
Product/Service
Lombardi Canola Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as containing a canola oil and extra virgin olive oil blend when they contain no detectable olive oil and consist entirely of canola oil
Status
Pending
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