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Truly Hard Seltzers Class Action Truly Hard Seltzers Allegations: Beverages do not contain the characterizing fruit flavoring ingredients indicated on the label
Trader Joe’s Strawberry Toaster Pastries Class Action Trader Joe’s Strawberry Toaster Pastries Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the filling as made with strawberry when it contains other fruits
Strawberry Pop-Tarts Class Action Strawberry Pop-Tarts Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the filling as strawberry when it contains significant amounts of other fruits in addition to strawberries
Vizzy Hard Seltzer Class Action Vizzy Hard Seltzer Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that alcohol products contain “Vitamin C Antioxidant from Acerola Superfruit” when the products contain a small amount of vitamin C that does not provide health benefits and…
Kroger Sparkling Water Beverages Class Action Kroger Sparkling Water Beverages Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that the flavors in waters come from fruits without disclosing that the drinks contain the artificial flavoring ingredient malic acid
Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts Class Action Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the only fruit ingredient is strawberries
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