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2016 Collection

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2016 Collection

Below are over 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Walmart.com found in June 2016. Group 1: Instances in which U.S.-origin representations made on Walmart.com conflict with origin…

Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pies

Class Action

Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pies

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are “made with real butter” when the ingredients list reveals palm oil is the primary shortening ingredient

Nature Valley Brand Granola Bars

Class Action

Nature Valley Brand Granola Bars

November 2014: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit because General Mills agreed to remove the 100% Natural claims from products containing unnatural ingredients. (Janney et al v. General Mills, Case No.…

KIND Snack Bars

Class Action

KIND Snack Bars

August 2015: These actions were transferred to a New York court to be heard with other similar lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the case. (In Re KIND LLC…

Nutiva Coconut Oils

Class Action

Nutiva Coconut Oils

In January 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nutiva, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing various Nutiva coconut oil products, including Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, Organic Virgin Coconut Oil,…

Carrington Farms Coconut Oil

Class Action

Carrington Farms Coconut Oil

March 2016: This lawsuit was transferred to federal court. (Boulton et al v. Carrington Tea Company, LLC, Case No. 16-cv-1740, C. D. CA.) February 2016: A false advertising class-action lawsuit…

Fleischmann’s Margarine and Vegetable Oil Spreads

Class Action

Fleischmann’s Margarine and Vegetable Oil Spreads

In January 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against ConAgra Foods for, among other things, allegedly deceptively marketing Fleischmann’s margarine and vegetable oil spread products. According to the complaint, the…

Van’s Frozen Breakfast Foods

Class Action

Van’s Frozen Breakfast Foods

September 2015: A state judge granted final approval of the settlement. June 2015: A state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Van’s International Foods. The…

Various Trader Joe’s Products

Class Action

Various Trader Joe’s Products

May 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action. The named plaintiffs’ claims were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. and the class members’…

KIND Bars and Snack Products

Class Action

KIND Bars and Snack Products

August 2015: This action was transferred to a New York court to be heard with other similar lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the case. (In Re KIND LLC…

Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Class Action

Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

In November 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Viva Labs for allegedly misleadingly marketing its Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil as healthy, as well as a healthy alternative to…

All Market’s Vita Coco Coconut Oil

Class Action

All Market’s Vita Coco Coconut Oil

In November 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against All Market, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Vita Coco coconut oil as healthy and a healthy alternative to butter when the…

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