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Seeds of Change Organic Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseed
Case Name (Date)
Merrick et al. v. Mars Food US, LLC d/b/a Seeds of Change
26-cv-4610, S.D. Cal.
(Aug. 2026)
Product/Service
Seeds of Change Organic Quinoa, Brown & Red Rice with Flaxseed
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as if quinoa is the main ingredient when the ingredient list reveals that quinoa comprises less than 2 percent of the product
Status
Pending
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