Mott’s Natural Applesauce and Apple Juices

2020: This case was dismissed.

November 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Dr. Pepper Snapple Group and Mott’s for allegedly falsely advertising several varieties of apple sauces and apple juices – including Mott’s Natural Unsweetened Applesauce, Mott’s Healthy Harvest Applesauce, and Mott’s Natural 100% Juice Apple Juice – as being natural when, according to plaintiffs, the products contain a synthetic chemical called acetamiprid. (Yu et al v. Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. and Mott’s LLP, Case No. 18-cv-6664, N.D. Cal.)

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Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks

Class Action

Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks

Allegations: False natural claims

Fruit By The Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups and Other Fruit-Flavored Snacks

Class Action

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, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices

Class Action

Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices

August 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-7783, C.D. Cal.) June 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Keurig Dr Pepper and Mott’s…

Mott’s Fruit Snacks

Class Action

Mott’s Fruit Snacks

November 2017: This case was dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. The individual claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.…