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Oakberry Açaí Products
Case Name (Date)
Pitre et al. v. Oakberry Acai Inc.
25-cv-7231, C.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2025)
Product/Service
Oakberry açaí products, including the Classic Bowl, Tropical Beats Smoothie, Super Berry Spritz Refresher, and Shaken Purple Lemonade
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as natural and free from preservatives when they contain the artificial preservative citric acid
Status
Pending
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