Target
TINA.org investigated Target’s website – www.target.com – and found that false and deceptive Made in the USA labeling issues were widespread on its site, including product specifications that falsely stated…
Market Pantry Graham Crackers
In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly misleadingly representing that the main ingredient in Market Pantry Graham Crackers is graham flour (a coarse, whole grain flour) when, according to the plaintiffs, the main ingredient is refined, white flour. Plaintiffs also claim that Target misleadingly represents that Honey Graham Crackers are sweetened with “real honey” when, according to the complaint, the crackers contain more sugar than honey. (Jamison et al v. Target Corp., Case No. 19-cv-650, E.D.N.Y.)
For more of TINA.org’s coverage of the marketing of graham crackers, click here.
Legal Action
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Market Pantry Fruit Cocktail
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “100% Fruit Juice”
Market Pantry Berry Pomegranate Water Enhancer
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as natural
Market Pantry Fruit Punch Liquid Water Enhancer
Allegations: False natural claims
Various Parmesan Cheese Products
June 2016: This case was transferred to a multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. March 2016: A class-action lawsuit was…
Market Pantry Parmesan 100% Grated Cheese
June 2016: Both of these cases were transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar cases. For more information about the MDL, click here. March 2016: Two class-action lawsuits…
Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products
July 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. June 2016: Multiple class-action lawsuits regarding various…
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