Category: Issue 776
-
Lawsuit Alleges Gorton’s Inc. Misleads on “Sustainably Sourced” Tilapia
Two consumers have filed a putative class action alleging Gorton’s Inc. has misled consumers about the environmental impact of the fish it sells. Spindel v. Gorton’s Inc., No. 22-10599 (D. Mass., filed April 21, 2022). “Gorton’s claims about sustainability lead consumers to believe that the Products are ‘sustainably sourced.’ Consumer research demonstrates that claims like Gorton’s…
-
Godiva Class Action Settled for $7.5 Million
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has given final approval to a $7.5 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging that Godiva Chocolatier Inc.’s packaging misled consumers into believing all of its chocolate was produced in Belgium. Hesse v. Godiva Chocolatier Inc., No. 19-0972 (S.D.N.Y., order entered April 20, 2022). The approval…
-
Politico Investigates FDA’s Actions on Food
Politico has published a report on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) based on more than 50 interviews with current and former employees of the agency, including former FDA commissioners. “There is a remarkable level of consensus that the agency is simply not working,” states the report. “Current and former officials and industry professionals…
-
FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Non-Major Food Allergens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance on how it will evaluate the public health importance of a food allergen not listed as a major food allergen. Topics in the guidance include (i) scientific factors FDA will consider; (ii) what types of information will be relevant to the labeling and production…