Tag: Class action

In October 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against KeVita Inc., and its parent company, PepsiCo, for allegedly misleading consumers about the probiotic content of its kombucha beverages. The case centered on claims that the company falsely advertised its kombucha as containing 'live probiotics' even though the product was pasteurized, a process that kills live cultures.

In 2023, a class-action lawsuit filed against Crumbl Cookies alleged that the company grossly misrepresented the caloric content of its products by using deceptive serving sizes. The legal action sought to determine exactly how many calories are in the Crumbl cookie lawsuit claims and reveal the actual nutritional figures to consumers.

In 2022, hundreds of Daily Harvest customers reported severe gastrointestinal distress and liver problems after consuming the company’s French Lentil + Leek Crumbles. This health crisis led to what is the Daily Harvest lentil lawsuit, resulting in a recall and multiple class-action settlements for affected individuals.

Reports from consumer advocacy groups and multiple lawsuits reveal that the Annie's food scandal isn't one incident but a series of product safety and mislabeling issues that have eroded consumer trust, particularly concerning chemicals like phthalates in their mac and cheese.

In April 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against Ancient Brands, LLC (Ancient Nutrition), alleging that its Bone Broth Protein products misled consumers about the actual quality and amount of digestible protein. This marked one of several legal challenges faced by the company in recent years related to its marketing and product claims.

In February 2023, the makers of Kerrygold faced a class-action lawsuit alleging that its "pure Irish butter" products contained harmful "forever chemicals" (PFAS) potentially migrating from the packaging. This high-profile case is one of two key legal challenges the company has contended with in recent years over its product integrity and marketing claims.

Several high-profile lawsuits and regulatory challenges have plagued supplement brand Goli Nutrition in recent years. These legal troubles involved allegations of false advertising regarding health claims, a major dispute with a contract manufacturer, and trademark infringement claims from a competitor.

In 2021, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Morton Salt, Inc., alleging the company misled consumers by misrepresenting the geographic origin of its pink Himalayan salt. This legal challenge brought to light a significant question many consumers have: Is Morton Himalayan salt actually real, or is its marketing deceptive?

In 2021, the A2 Milk Company faced class-action lawsuits from shareholders in Australia and New Zealand following massive downgrades to financial forecasts. This financial fallout is just one part of the wider A2 milk scandal, which also includes long-standing disputes over its marketing and scientific claims.

Following a $10 million settlement in 2025, many consumers were surprised to learn the details behind the Wheat Thins scandal involving misleading '100% Whole Grain' claims on popular cracker boxes.