Several Brands of Frozen Waffles and Pancakes
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products are contaminated with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes
Publix Toaster Pastries
August 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
July 2015: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Publix Super Markets for allegedly falsely marketing several flavors of Publix Toaster Pastries, including strawberry, frosted strawberry, blueberry, frosted blueberry, frosted cherry, and frosted wildberry. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the pastries are marketed as being “Made with Real Fruit” when, in reality, they do not contain any real fruit. (Jackson et al v. Publix Super Markets Inc., Case No. 15-cv-1113, M. D. FL.)
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Publix’s “Unit Price”
Allegations: Misrepresenting the “Unit Price” of products to make prices appear lower than what is actually charged for them
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Publix Apple Cinnamon Flavored Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars
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Publix Honey-Lemon Cough Drops
Allegations: Falsely marketing the ingredients in cough drops
Publix Strawberry Watermelon Water Enhancer
Allegations: False natural claims
Publix 100% Real Grated Romano Parmesan Cheese
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