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Ghirardelli® White Chocolate Products

July 2016: After a federal judge granted the plaintiff’s attorney’s motion to withdraw, the case was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the…

Nestle Toll House Premier White Chocolate Morsels

Class Action

Nestle Toll House Premier White Chocolate Morsels

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as white chocolate

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Bars

Class Action

Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Bars

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous amounts of heavy metals

Chocolate Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, and More Chocolate Cereals

Class Action

Chocolate Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, and More Chocolate Cereals

In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Chocolate Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, Chocolate Toast Crunch, Chocolate Chex, and other chocolate-based cereals are…

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Bar

Class Action

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Bar

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that ice cream bars are coated in chocolate when the coating contains ingredients not found in chocolate

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Class Action

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Allegations: Falsely marketing that ice cream bars are dipped in chocolate when the coating is actually a chocolate substitute

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bars

Class Action

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bars

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that ice cream is covered in milk chocolate when the ingredients list reveals the coating contains an ingredient not found in chocolate

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Class Action

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the coating is “Rich Milk Chocolate” when it contains an ingredient not found in chocolate

Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate and Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate

Class Action

Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate and Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Class Action

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Froneri US, Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars as vanilla ice cream dipped in milk…

Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Class Action

Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ice cream bars as dipped in chocolate when the coating actually contains more vegetable oil than cacao ingredients

Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products

Class Action

Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that cocoa has been harvested following ethical and environmentally responsible standards

Clif Bar® and Luna® White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

Class Action

Clif Bar® and Luna® White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

January 2020: The case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2018: A class-action…

Activated Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate

Class Action

Activated Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate

In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Living Intentions for allegedly misleadingly marketing its Activated Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate as containing white chocolate when, according to the…

Mars Chocolate Products

Class Action

Mars Chocolate Products

June 2018: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s dismissal of this case. (Case No. 16-15444, 9th Cir.) March 2016: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of…

Hershey Chocolate Products

Class Action

Hershey Chocolate Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose important information about chocolate products

Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate Products

Class Action

Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain a specific percentage of cacao (the raw, unprocessed version of cocoa) when the ingredients lists show that the chocolate ingredient in them is cocoa…

Mars Chocolate Candy Products

Class Action

Mars Chocolate Candy Products

December 2014: A federal judge granted Mars, Inc.’s motion to stay the proceedings (and administratively closed the case) pending the resolution of an appeal of a district court’s decision to…

365 Everyday Value Organic Chocolate & Almond Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Class Action

365 Everyday Value Organic Chocolate & Almond Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

In October 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whole Foods Market Group for falsely marketing its 365 Everyday Value Organic Chocolate & Almond Vanilla Ice Cream Bars as coated…

Drizzilicious White Chocolate Products

Class Action

Drizzilicious White Chocolate Products

In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Snack Innovations for allegedly falsely marketing that Drizzilicious Cinnamon Swirl and Drizzilicious Birthday Cake contain white chocolate when, according to plaintiffs,…

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Nestle Toll House Premier White Chocolate Morsels

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Chocolate Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs, and More Chocolate Cereals

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Bar

Kirkland Signature Chocolate Almond Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bars

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate and Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate

Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Chocolate Ice Cream Bars

Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products

Clif Bar® and Luna® White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bars

Activated Superfood Nut Blend White Chocolate

Mars Chocolate Products

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Green & Black’s Dark Chocolate Products

Mars Chocolate Candy Products

365 Everyday Value Organic Chocolate & Almond Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Drizzilicious White Chocolate Products