Edwards Chocolate Crème Pies
Allegations: Falsely marketing pies as containing “No Preservatives”
Barnett et al. v. Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc.
22-cv-2178, S.D. Ill.
(Sept. 2022)
Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie
Misleadingly marketing that pie is “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals it contains more palm oil than butter
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing pies as containing “No Preservatives”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Made With Real Butter”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals palm oil is the primary shortening ingredient
Allegations: Falsely marketing pies as containing “No Preservatives”
When the sale price is the regular price.
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Order puts platforms like Amazon and Walmart on notice.
Advertised “best deal ever” comes with some caveats.
Cecilia D’Anastasio, Bloomberg