CATrends: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
Class-Action Tracker
Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.
CATrends: Made in USA Claims
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Class Actions
Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor – and color — actually come from an added smoke flavor ingredient
Aldi’s Emporium Selection Smoked Gouda Deli Sliced Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing that cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor comes from an added ingredient
Kroger’s Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor actually comes from an added ingredient
Smoked White Cheddar Deli Sliced Cheese
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor actually comes from an added ingredient
Kraft Natural Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing cheese as natural
Totino’s Cheese Pizza Rolls
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as pizza when they are made using mostly imitation mozzarella cheese
Kroger’s Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing cheeses as smoked when the smoked flavor comes from an added ingredient
Private Selection Smoked Gouda Cheese
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cheeses as smoked
Kraft Natural Cheese Products
Sargento Cheeses
Allegations: Falsely marketing cheeses as “natural”