CATrends: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
Spice Island’s and Tone’s Herbs and Spices
Case Name (Date)
Blasssingame et al. v. B&G Foods, Inc.
22-cv-640, N.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2022)
Product/Service
Spice Island’s Sweet Basil and Ground Ginger and Tone’s Ground Thyme
Allegations
Failing to disclose products contain toxic heavy metals
Status
Pending
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