Consumer
Coffee Mate Natural Bliss “Vanilla” Almond Milk Flavoring New York Class Action
The Coffee Mate Natural Bliss brand, from Nestle Holdings, Inc., includes a “Vanilla” Almond Milk Creamer which purports to be “Natural.” The complaint for this class action charges that the product’s label is misleading “because the Product contains artificial, non-vanilla flavors not disclosed to consumers and less vanilla than consumers expect.” Read moreConsumer
Teas’ Tea “Slightly Sweet” Pomegranate Blueberry Green Tea New York Class Action
Ito-En (North America), Inc. makes a Teas’ Tea line of teas that include a Slightly Sweet—Pomegranate Blueberry Green Tea. The complaint for this class action takes issue with the “Slightly Sweet” claim, alleging that it is not permitted under federal regulations for food and beverages because this type of “low sugar” claim is not permitted. Read moreConsumer
Kirkland Optifiber “Natural” Prebiotic Fiber Supplement Class Action
In 2019, the global market for supplements was estimated at more than $80 billion. One product in this market was Costco Wholesale Corporation’s Kirkland Optifiber Natural Prebiotic Fiber Supplement. But is it natural? The complaint for this class action claims that it is not, because it contains wheat dextrin, a synthetic ingredient. Read moreConsumer
Ruffles Baked Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips New York Class Action
One variety of Ruffles Baked chips is Cheddar & Sour Cream. But what provides the sour cream flavor? The complaint for this class action alleges that this Frito-Lay, Inc. product is not flavored with natural sour cream and that the front label should disclose that it’s “artificially flavored.” Read moreConsumer
PICS “Vanilla” Soymilk Misleading Labels New York, Massachusetts Class Action
The Golub Corporation, which operates the Price Chopper supermarkets, sells a “vanilla” soymilk under its PICS brand. However, the complaint for this class action alleges that the product is mislabeled, because the unqualified “vanilla” representation leads consumers to think the product contains more real vanilla than it does. Read moreConsumer
Whirlpool Dishwashers Improperly-Oriented Seal and Leakage Pennsylvania Class Action
Whirlpool makes dishwashers under a number of brands: Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, and Kenmore. The complaint for this class action alleges that certain Whirlpool dishwashers are made with an improperly-installed seal that can deteriorate and leak and cause damage to cabinetry, flooring, and other property. Read moreConsumer
Fresh Market No Nutrition Facts on Bakery Goods Class Action
Which products in a food store must contain proper nutrition labels? This class action brings suit against The Fresh Market, Inc., claiming that certain of its bakery products should, but don’t, have such labels. The complaint alleges that selling these baked goods without the labels is a violation of federal law. The counts include breach Read moreConsumer
Ritas Cocktails Incorrect Type of Alcohol New York Class Action
If you buy a product that says on its front label that it’s a “margarita,” you probably assume that it contains tequila. But that’s not true of Anheuser-Busch, LLC’s Lime-A-Rita margarita product, says the complaint for this class action. It alleges that this “margarita” product, along with several other products from the company, is simply Read moreConsumer
Star Snacks Energy Blend Mostly Peanuts Class Action
When we buy bags of snacks, we expect the food inside to look like the pictures on the front of the bags. Star Snacks Company, LLC’s Imperial Nuts Energy Blend does not, claims the complaint for this class action. The complaint points to the image prominently featuring walnuts, pecans, and almonds, along with peanuts and Read moreConsumer
Kellogg Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts Contain Other Fruit New York Class Action
Frosted Pop-Tarts toaster pastries are made by the Kellogg Sales Company. At issue in this case are the Frosted Strawberry variety, which the complaint for this class action claims are misleadingly labeled, “because the label gives consumers the impression the fruit filling only contains strawberries as its fruit ingredient.” Read moreConsumer