
Welch’s Fruit Snacks
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Preservatives”
Soto et al. v. PIM Brands, Inc.
25-cv-405, N.D. Ill.
(Jan. 2025)
Welch’s Fruit ‘n Yogurt
Misleadingly marketing that products are made with yogurt when they are actually made with a candy-like coating
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Preservatives”
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial preservatives
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as covered in yogurt
Allegations: Falsely marketing fruit snacks as containing “No Preservatives”
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that juices “Help[] Support a Healthy Heart” when such claims are not true
Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging
Allegations: Falsely advertising that juices contain “No Artificial Flavors” when they contain artificial flavoring chemicals
Class-action lawsuits target preservative-free claims.
What you should know about some of the candy in your trick-or-treat bag.