365 Whole Foods Market Plant-Based Flushable Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as plant-based
Whole Foods Food Products
Case Name (Date)
Akridge et al v. Whole Foods Market Group, Inc.
20-cv-10900, S.D.N.Y.
(Dec. 2020)
Product/Service
Whole Foods food products, including Minestrone Soup, White Parkerhouse Rolls, Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets
Allegations
Failing to disclose that foods contain allergens
Status
Pending
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