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Where’s the Fruit?

It is not entirely unreasonable to expect “Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal to contain blueberries and pomegranate, fruits high in antioxidants that are all the rage now. But don’t tell that to…

Dole Mixed Fruit

Class Action

Dole Mixed Fruit

October 2017: This case was stayed pending the FDA’s investigation and final decision regarding the proper use of the word “natural.” September 2016: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed…

Kern’s Fruit Beverages

Class Action

Kern’s Fruit Beverages

In September 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Stremick’s Heritage Foods for allegedly deceptively advertising its Kern’s fruit beverages as healthful, natural fruit beverages when, according to plaintiffs, they…

Jamba Juice Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies

Class Action

Jamba Juice Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies

In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Jamba Juice for allegedly falsely advertising its fruit and vegetable smoothies as healthy by misrepresenting the actual ingredients. Specifically, the complaint…

Scooby-Doo, Star Wars and Other Character Fruit Snacks

Class Action

Scooby-Doo, Star Wars and Other Character Fruit Snacks

Allegations: Falsely marketing fruit snacks as natural

Great Value Mixed Fruit Cups

Class Action

Great Value Mixed Fruit Cups

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Mixed Fruit in 100% juice”

Market Pantry Fruit Cocktail

Class Action

Market Pantry Fruit Cocktail

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “100% Fruit Juice”

Fruit Gushers

Class Action

Fruit Gushers

Allegations: False natural claims

Fruit Roll-Ups

Class Action

Fruit Roll-Ups

August 2019: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 19-cv-890, S. D. IL.) June 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against General Mills alleging that it falsely advertises…

Bolthouse Farms Fruit Juice Smoothies

Class Action

Bolthouse Farms Fruit Juice Smoothies

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie[s]” that are healthy, nutritious, and free from artificial ingredients

Signature Select Cans of Sliced Peaches and Mandarin Orange Fruit Cups

Class Action

Signature Select Cans of Sliced Peaches and Mandarin Orange Fruit Cups

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain 100% fruit juice

Member’s Mark Diced Peaches Fruit Cups

Class Action

Member’s Mark Diced Peaches Fruit Cups

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “100% fruit juice” when they contain synthetic ingredients

Food Lion Fruit & Grain Blueberry Cereal Bars

Class Action

Food Lion Fruit & Grain Blueberry Cereal Bars

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are “Naturally Flavored” and “Made with Real Fruit Flavored Filling”

Kroger Blueberry Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars

Class Action

Kroger Blueberry Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made with Real Fruit”

Trader Joe’s Fruit Bars

Class Action

Trader Joe’s Fruit Bars

In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Trader Joe’s for allegedly misleadingly advertising that the only ingredients in its “2 ingredient” fruit bars, such as Trader Joe’s Apple…

Sunrise Growers Frozen Fruit Products

Class Action

Sunrise Growers Frozen Fruit Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a bacterium that could lead to serious adverse health consequences

Great Value Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars

Class Action

Great Value Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that products contain an artificial ingredient that enhances the characterizing fruit flavors

Welch’s Fruit Snacks

Class Action

Welch’s Fruit Snacks

Allegations: Falsely marketing fruit snacks as containing “No Preservatives”

YumEarth Fruit Snacks

Class Action

YumEarth Fruit Snacks

Allegations: Falsely marketing the ingredients in and benefits of fruit snacks

Super Mario Fruit Snacks

Class Action

Super Mario Fruit Snacks

October 2013: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reason for which have not been…

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Where’s the Fruit?

Dole Mixed Fruit

Kern’s Fruit Beverages

Jamba Juice Fruit and Vegetable Smoothies

Scooby-Doo, Star Wars and Other Character Fruit Snacks

Great Value Mixed Fruit Cups

Market Pantry Fruit Cocktail

Fruit Gushers

Fruit Roll-Ups

Bolthouse Farms Fruit Juice Smoothies

Signature Select Cans of Sliced Peaches and Mandarin Orange Fruit Cups

Member’s Mark Diced Peaches Fruit Cups

Food Lion Fruit & Grain Blueberry Cereal Bars

Kroger Blueberry Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars

Trader Joe’s Fruit Bars

Sunrise Growers Frozen Fruit Products

Great Value Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars

Welch’s Fruit Snacks

YumEarth Fruit Snacks

Super Mario Fruit Snacks