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Herr’s Snacks

January 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2016: A class-action…

That’s It Snacks

That’s It Snacks

In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against That’s It Nutrition for allegedly misleadingly marketing That’s It snack bars and chocolate-covered fruit. According to the complaint, the marketing for…

FDA Tells KIND Bars to Lose ‘Healthy’ Claims

FDA Tells KIND Bars to Lose ‘Healthy’ Claims

FDA says some KIND bars pack too much saturated fat to be advertised as “healthy” snack.

SmartCandy

SmartCandy

Regulators question whether the gummy snack is anything more than a “nutritionally void candy.”

Drizzilicious White Chocolate Products

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,…

Yes, Mr. Wilson, Potato Chips are Fattening

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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…

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice

Luigi’s Real Italian Ice

February 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

T.G.I. Friday’s Cheddar and Bacon Chips

T.G.I. Friday’s Cheddar and Bacon Chips

One key ingredient appears to be missing from these chips and it’s not cheddar.

Beware of Credit Card Updating Services

Beware of Credit Card Updating Services

Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?

Kettle ‘Air Fried’ Potato Chips

Kettle ‘Air Fried’ Potato Chips

Lawsuit alleges Kettle is cooking up something deceptive with its “air fried” claims.

KIND Bars

KIND Bars

August 2015: This action was transferred to a New York court to be heard with other similar lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the case. (In Re KIND LLC…

Pretzel Crisps

Pretzel Crisps

April 2015: The action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…

Paqui Tortilla Chips

Paqui Tortilla Chips

A class-action lawsuit was filed against Amplify Snack Brands for allegedly misleadingly listing evaporated cane juice as an ingredient in Paqui Tortilla Chips – including the Roasted Jalapeño and Grilled…

Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean

Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean

The deadline to submit a comment on the agency’s new proposed definition is Feb. 16.

Where the Super Bowl Ads Really Are

Where the Super Bowl Ads Really Are

Super Bowl commercials appear in places you might not think of.

Truth is Not Always a Defense

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Truth is Not Always a Defense

The truth is bigger than the sum of an ad’s parts.

Where’s the Fruit?

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…

Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins

Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins

Lawsuit alleges yogurt ingredient does not meet federal definition of yogurt.

Nature Valley Granola Bars