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Equal Exchange Extra Dark Chocolate Bar

Class Action

Equal Exchange Extra Dark Chocolate Bar

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain toxic heavy metals

Chocolate from Mars, Hershey’s, Nestle, and Others

Class Action

Chocolate from Mars, Hershey’s, Nestle, and Others

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that companies would “phase out” and stop using forced child labor when they continue to use child labor to harvest cocoa

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts

Class Action

Frosted Chocolate Fudge Pop-Tarts

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product contains fudge when it is missing ingredients essential to fudge and contains ingredients that are not found in fudge

Supreme Protein Caramel Nut Chocolate Protein Bar

Class Action

Supreme Protein Caramel Nut Chocolate Protein Bar

In May 2014, a federal judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Supreme Protein, LLC because the parties agreed to dismiss the lawsuit. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2013,…

Entenmann’s Chocolate Fudge Iced Cake

Class Action

Entenmann’s Chocolate Fudge Iced Cake

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the icing is fudge when it is missing ingredients essential to fudge and contains ingredients not found in fudge

Creamy Supreme® Milk Chocolate Frosting

Class Action

Creamy Supreme® Milk Chocolate Frosting

April 2016: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

Class Action

Boxes of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites and Other Taste of Nature Candies

In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Taste of Nature for allegedly deceptively using slack-filled boxes that contain between 47% and 58% empty space for candy, including Chocolate…

Snack Packs of Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Class Action

Snack Packs of Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Allegations: Falsely marketing pudding as “Made With Real Milk”

Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Class Action

Snack Pack Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Allegations: Falsely marketing that pudding contains “real milk” when it actually contains nonfat milk and palm oil

Nutella Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

Class Action

Nutella Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

In September 2014, an appellate court affirmed a district court’s approval of a $2.5 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the manufacturer of Nutella, Ferrero USA. The complaint claimed…

Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

Class Action

Swiss Miss Simply Cocoa Dark Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix

In November 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against ConAgra Brands for allegedly misleadingly representing that the product is “Made with Real Cocoa” when, according to plaintiffs, the product actually…

Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

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Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads

From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.

Ghirardelli Classic White Premium Baking Chips

Class Action

Ghirardelli Classic White Premium Baking Chips

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that products contain white chocolate

Silky Smooth Dove Bars

Class Action

Silky Smooth Dove Bars

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that ice cream bars are covered in milk chocolate when the coating contains ingredients not contained in real chocolate

CasaLuna

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CasaLuna

Fruity, marijuana-infused chocolate bar touts miracle health claims.

Ghirardelli Classic White Chips and Other Ghirardelli Products

Class Action

Ghirardelli Classic White Chips and Other Ghirardelli Products

January 2016: The Narkin appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2015: The Ference appeal was dismissed because the objector failed to respond to…

White Kit Kat Bars

Class Action

White Kit Kat Bars

July 2020: A federal judge dismissed this case for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The judge further concluded that allowing plaintiffs to amend their complaint would be futile because “reasonable…

The Missing Ingredient in Halo Top Peanut Butter Cup