Spam Lite and Spam 25% Less Sodium Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as low in sodium and healthy
Natural Choice® Products
March 2017: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to dismiss the complaint finding that the claims are preempted by federal law and fail to state a claim. The judge dismissed the complaint When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled..
October 2016: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Hormel Foods for allegedly falsely marketing Natural Choice® products – including Deli Roast Beef, Honey Deli Turkey, and Cooked Deli Ham — as “100% Natural” and containing “No Preservatives” when, in reality, they contain synthetic and genetically modified ingredients and preservatives. (Phelps et al v. Hormel Foods Corp., Case No. 16-cv-62411, S. D. FL.)
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Hormel Black Label Center Cut Bacon
Allegations: Deceptively marketing that the product “Contains 25% Less Fat Than Our Regular Bacon” when the advertised fat savings is due to a smaller serving size and not because the…
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