Mott’s Juices
Allegations: Marketing products as containing “100%” fruit juices when they contain the synthetic ingredient ascorbic acid
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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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”
Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks
Allegations: False natural claims
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
Mott’s Fruit Snacks
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