
Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims
Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.
Browne et al. v. Arkk Food Co. and Wahlburgers I, LLC
23-cv-4603, E.D.N.Y.
(June 2023)
Counts et al. v. Arkk Food Co. and Wahlburgers I, LLC
23-cv-236, N.D. Ill.
(Jan. 2023)
Mayer et al. v. Patriot Pickle Inc., Arkk Food Co., and Wahlburgers I, LLC
23-cv-1299, W.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2023)
Wahlburgers pickles
Falsely advertising products as “fresh,” “all natural,” and containing “no preservatives” when they contain an artificial chemical preservative (sodium benzoate)
Browne case: Settled as part of the settlement in the Counts case and voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Counts case: Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
Mayer case: Settled as part of the settlement in the Counts case and voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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