Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Class Action Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Michael Foods for allegedly deceptively representing that Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes are made with real butter on the front label without…
Diner’s Choice Mashed Potatoes Class Action Diner’s Choice Mashed Potatoes In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distribution Company for allegedly misleadingly advertising Diner’s Choice mashed potatoes as being “Made With REAL BUTTER” when, according…
Bob Evans Ready-to-Eat Mashed Potatoes Class Action Bob Evans Ready-to-Eat Mashed Potatoes February 2020: A federal judge dismissed the complaint concluding, among other things, that reasonable consumers would not be misled by the marketing claims. June 2019: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint…
Stop & Shop’s Homestyle Mashed Potatoes Class Action Stop & Shop’s Homestyle Mashed Potatoes In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Stop & Shop for allegedly falsely advertising its homestyle mashed potatoes as being “Made with Real Milk & Butter” when, according…
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…
Trader Joe’s Brand Fruit Bars Ad Alert Trader Joe’s Brand Fruit Bars Class-action complaint alleges whole fruit ingredients don’t tell the whole story.
TGIFridays Cheddar Cheese Crunchy Fries Class Action TGIFridays Cheddar Cheese Crunchy Fries Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the fries as made with potatoes when the ingredients list reveals they are made with mostly corn
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
Don’t Make a Meal of these Turkey Day Marketing Ploys Consumer News Don’t Make a Meal of these Turkey Day Marketing Ploys Consumers have a bone to pick with these claims.
CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumer News CATrends: False Shelf Pricing Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.
Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening Blog Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening I love potato chips. The ruffled ones with a little onion dip – now that’s heaven. But though I love potato chips dearly, they only enter our house once a…
Hertz’s Car Insurance Ad Alert Hertz’s Car Insurance How this rental car company uses subterfuge to get you to pay for something you may not need.
Almond Nut-Thins Class Action Almond Nut-Thins In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Blue Diamond Growers for allegedly misleadingly marketing Almond Nut-Thins as “Nut & Rice Cracker Snacks” that are “Made with Real Almonds”…
Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims Ad Alert Ciroc Vodka’s Gluten-Free Claims One thing’s for sure: Ciroc is not the only vodka “out there” that’s gluten free.
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Class Action Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws April 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. finding that the challenged statements and…
KFC Family Fill Up Ad Alert KFC Family Fill Up Big bucket of chicken may not fill you up as much as you think.
Penalties that Pack a Pinch Consumer News Penalties that Pack a Pinch Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?
You say tomato, I say false advertising? Consumer News You say tomato, I say false advertising? V8 says its tomato-based juice is 100 percent vegetable. But aren’t tomatoes fruits?
Campbell’s Chunky Beef with Country Vegetable Soup Class Action Campbell’s Chunky Beef with Country Vegetable Soup Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that beef is the predominant ingredient and products contain “Country Vegetables”