V8 Energy Drinks

In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Campbell Soup Company regarding the marketing for V8 Energy, V8 Energy – Sparkling, and V8 Energy – Diet. The complaint claims that the company:

Falsely markets that the caffeine in the drinks provides “steady energy” and does not cause a crash when, according to plaintiffs, these claims are based on “faulty science, implausible studies and consumers’ erroneous impressions;”
Misleadingly markets that the drinks are comprised of the fruit and vegetable juices in the product name when, according to plaintiffs, the main ingredient in a majority of the drinks is concentrated sweet potato juice, which is not in the product name; and
Falsely advertises that the drinks have “No Added Sugars.”

(Simon et al v. Campbell Soup Company, Case No. 19-cv-1209, E. D. NY.)

Class-Action Tracker

V8 Splash

Class Action

V8 Splash

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as naturally-flavored fruit juices

V8 Splash Beverages

Class Action

V8 Splash Beverages

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as wholesome, naturally-flavored and healthy fruit juices

Kettle Air Fried Potato Chips

Class Action

Kettle Air Fried Potato Chips

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “Air Fried” when they are fried in oil

Campbell’s Chunky Beef with Country Vegetable Soup

Class Action

Campbell’s Chunky Beef with Country Vegetable Soup

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that beef is the predominant ingredient and products contain “Country Vegetables”

V8 Fruit and Vegetable Blends

Class Action

V8 Fruit and Vegetable Blends

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing juice blends as healthy when consuming juices increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and death

Goldfish Flavor Blasted Crackers

Class Action

Goldfish Flavor Blasted Crackers

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no artificial preservatives

Snyder’s of Hanover Braided Twists Pretzels

Class Action

Snyder’s of Hanover Braided Twists Pretzels

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in pretzels

Nutrient Content Claims on Plum Organics Baby Foods

Class Action

Nutrient Content Claims on Plum Organics Baby Foods

Allegations: Deceiving consumers by representing that products will provide a certain amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3s when such nutrient content claims are prohibited on foods for children under two…

Pepperidge Farm Harvest Wheat Crackers

Class Action

Pepperidge Farm Harvest Wheat Crackers

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain

Kettle Potato Chips

Class Action

Kettle Potato Chips

Allegations: False natural claims

Swanson Cooking Broths and Stocks

Class Action

Swanson Cooking Broths and Stocks

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no added MSG when ingredients in them actually contain MSG

Snyder’s of Hanover Butter Snaps Pretzels

Class Action

Snyder’s of Hanover Butter Snaps Pretzels

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pretzels as “butter snaps” when the ingredients list shows they contain a “Natural Flavor” instead of real butter

Lance Whole Grains Sandwich Crackers with Peanut Butter

Class Action

Lance Whole Grains Sandwich Crackers with Peanut Butter

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as whole grain

Pepperidge Farm Golden Butter Crackers

Class Action

Pepperidge Farm Golden Butter Crackers

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that butter is the only shortening ingredient when it isn’t

Goldfish Crackers

Class Action

Goldfish Crackers

Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations

Pepperidge Farm Golden Butter Cracker