Boxes of Raisinets, Sno Caps, Nerds and Other Candies
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes for candies
Nerds, Runts, and Other Candies
June 2020: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. as to the named plaintiff’s claims and When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. as to the class members claims because the parties reached a settlement agreement.
July 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Ferrara Candy Company for allegedly falsely advertising that its candies – including Nerds, Runts, and Everlasting Gobstoppers – do not contain artificial flavors when, according to plaintiffs, they contain the synthetic ingredient malic acid. (Gruber et al v. Ferrara Candy Co., Case No. 19-cv-4700, N.D. Ill.)
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Black Forest Juicy Burst
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made With Real Fruit Juice” when they contain an artificial flavoring ingredient
Nips Caramel Hard Candies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing caramel candies as “rich & creamy” when the candies do not contain butter or cream and the fat content comes almost exclusively from vegetable fat
Brach’s Caramels
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing caramel candies as “rich and creamy” and “made with real milk” when the fat content comes from a vegetable oil
Keebler Fudge Stripes Minis Cookies
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that cookies are made with real fudge when they contain ingredients not found in fudge
Boxes of Jujyfruits® Candy
Boxes of Chewy Red Hots Candy
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