Mott’s Juices
Allegations: Marketing products as containing “100%” fruit juices when they contain the synthetic ingredient ascorbic acid
Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks
2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed.
October 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Mott’s for allegedly misleadingly marketing fruit snacks as being flavored with only natural ingredients when, according to plaintiffs, they contain artificial chemicals and flavors. (Morris et al v. Mott’s LLP, Case No. 18-cv-1799, C.D. Cal.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against Mott’s and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
Class-Action Tracker
ReaLemon and ReaLime
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as natural and 100% juice
Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Added Preservatives”
Fruit By The Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups and Other Fruit-Flavored Snacks
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing no artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
Mott’s Natural Applesauce and Apple Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing Mott’s products as natural
Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices
Mott’s Fruit Snacks
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