Swiss Miss Cocoa Class Action Swiss Miss Cocoa February 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2014: A false…
Log Cabin All Natural Pancake Mix Class Action Log Cabin All Natural Pancake Mix Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ingredients in Log Cabin Pancake Mixes
Van de Kamp and Ms. Paul’s Frozen Fish Class Action Van de Kamp and Ms. Paul’s Frozen Fish Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “100% Whole Fish”
Chef Boyardee Pasta Products Class Action Chef Boyardee Pasta Products Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing “No Preservatives”
Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix Class Action Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that brownies are fudge when they are missing ingredients essential in fudge
Alexia Potato Products Class Action Alexia Potato Products December 2013: A federal judge issued final approval of the settlement reached between plaintiffs and ConAgra Foods. Class members include United States residents who purchased one of the eligible products…
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
Marie Callender Baking Mixes Class Action Marie Callender Baking Mixes December 2015: After some of the claims were dismissed, the parties reached a settlement and voluntarily dismissed the named plaintiff’s individual claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, Beefaroni, and Lasagna Products Class Action Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, Beefaroni, and Lasagna Products Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing “No Preservatives”
Bigs Chile Limón Sunflower Seeds Class Action Bigs Chile Limón Sunflower Seeds Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that products contain artificial and unnatural ingredients to enhance the flavor of the characterizing ingredients
Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s Seafood Products Class Action Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s Seafood Products Allegations: Falsely marketing seafoods as sustainable
Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals Gourmet Popping Corn Class Action Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals Gourmet Popping Corn Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as natural and containing “only real ingredients” when the ingredient list reveals they contain artificial ingredients
Parkay Spray Class Action Parkay Spray An August 2012 class action lawsuit was filed against ConAgra Foods, maker of Parkay Spray butter substitute, claiming that the spray is falsely marketed as “fat-free” and “calorie-free,” when, in…
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray Class Action I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter! Spray September 2017: After the Jones appeal was dismissed, the parties agreed to continue the stay in this case pending a U.S. Supreme Court decision in a related case, Briseno v.…
CATrends: What the Fudge? Consumer News CATrends: What the Fudge? Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.
Benecol Regular and Light Spreads Class Action Benecol Regular and Light Spreads Allegations: Misleadingly labeling products as containing no trans fats and being safe for human consumption when the spreads contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are trans fats that increase the risk…
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…
Great Value Pork & Beans in Tomato Sauce Class Action Great Value Pork & Beans in Tomato Sauce November 2016: A federal judge granted a stay in this case until after a ruling in a case, Briseño v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., pending in the Ninth Circuit Court of…