February 4, 2023
Schwan’s Consumer Brands, Inc. appears to be aware that consumers value butter, as the complaint for this class action contends. Schwan’s makes a product under its Mrs. Smith’s brand, a frozen apple pie that it advertises as having a “Flaky Crust Made with Real Butter.” But the complaint alleges that this is misleading because the main shortening in the crust is palm oil.
Case Event File: Mrs. Smith’s Frozen Apple Pie “Made with Real Butter” Claim ComplaintRelated to: Mrs. Smith’s Frozen Apple Pie “Made with Real Butter” Claim Class Action