Benecol Spreads Class Action Benecol Spreads In April 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson and McNeil Nutritionals for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Benecol spreads contain “No Trans Fat” and are safe for…
Various Hain Celestial Food Products Class Action Various Hain Celestial Food Products April 2016: This case was stayed pending the FDA’s decision regarding the use of the word “natural.” July 2014: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint similarly alleging that the company misleadingly…
Sapporo Ichiban Products Class Action Sapporo Ichiban Products Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “0g Trans Fat”
Lay’s Potato Chips, Fritos, and Other Frito-Lay Snacks Class Action Lay’s Potato Chips, Fritos, and Other Frito-Lay Snacks October 2015: This action 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…
Benecol® Spreads Class Action Benecol® Spreads In July 2015, a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. after the parties reached a…
KIND Snack Bars Class Action KIND Snack Bars August 2015: These actions were 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…
KIND Bars and Snack Products Class Action KIND Bars and Snack Products 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…
Nature’s Way Coconut Oils Class Action Nature’s Way Coconut Oils January 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of a settlement agreement that provides class members with a cash award for each product purchased ($3 for a 16-ounce jar of…
Pringles Chips and More Class Action Pringles Chips and More Allegations: Failing to disclose chips contain harmful ingredients and misleadingly marketing chips as containing evaporated cane juice when they actually contain sugar
KIND Snack Bars “Health” and “All Natural” Claims Class Action KIND Snack Bars “Health” and “All Natural” Claims February 2019: The stay of the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims was lifted. March 2018: Both the “natural” and “non-GMO” claims were stayed until August 15, 2018. The natural claims were…
Conagra Foods Oil Products Class Action Conagra Foods Oil Products May 2017: The stay was extended pending the outcome of another case against the company, Briseno v. ConAgra Foods. January 2015: This action was stayed pending the outcome of a…
Seeking the Truth in Food Labels Consumer News Seeking the Truth in Food Labels When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …
KIND Bars Class Action 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…
Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today Blog Seven Lies You’re Likely To Hear Today 1. You can lose weight without diet or exercise. 2. You can make easy, honest money with no risk. 3. You can get a free iPad. 4. This product has…
Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? Consumer News Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.
Long John Silver’s Big Catch Ad Alert Long John Silver’s Big Catch There be false advertisin’ abound.
Where’s the Fruit? Consumer News 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…
7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls Consumer News 7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls TINA.org is throwing the flag on several Big Game advertisers this year.