Tag: citric acid
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Barilla Citric Acid Suit Partially Dismissed
An Illinois federal court has dismissed part of a lawsuit alleging that Barilla America Inc. misleads consumers about whether its sauce contains preservatives because it contains citric acid. Kubulius v. Barilla Am Inc., No. 19-6656 (N.D. Ill., E. Div., entered July 2, 2019). The court declined to apply Illinois law, finding that the plaintiff’s claim…
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“Natural” Marinade Contains Citric Acid, Canola Oil, Complaint Argues
A consumer has filed a putative class action challenging La Lechonera Products Inc.’s “all natural” and “no preservatives” representations on its marinade packaging, alleging that the presence of citric acid and canola oil in the product preclude the company from making those marketing claims. Williams v. La Lechonera Prods. Inc., No. 2018-39361-CA-01 (Fla Cir. Ct.,…
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Citric Acid Invalidates Soda’s “Preservative-Free” Claim, Lawsuit Alleges
A consumer has filed a putative class action alleging that Reed’s Inc. misleads consumers by labeling its Virgil’s Sodas as made with “natural ingredients” and “no preservatives” despite containing citric acid. Mason v. Reed’s Inc., No. 18-10826 (S.D.N.Y., filed November 19, 2018). The complaint asserts that citric acid “is a synthetic compound” “usually produced from…
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Lawsuit Alleges Capri Sun Misleads Consumers on Preservative Content
Two consumers have filed a putative class action alleging that Kraft Heinz Food Co. misleads consumers by marketing Capri Sun beverages as free of preservatives despite containing citric acid. Tarzian v. Kraft Heinz Food Co., No. 18-7148 (N.D. Ill., E. Div., filed October 25, 2018). “Citric acid serves as a preservative by functioning as an…
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AriZona Teas’ “No Preservatives” Claim Misleads Consumers, Lawsuit Alleges
Three consumers have filed a putative class action alleging that Arizona Beverage Co.’s teas, energy drinks and fruit juices are misleadingly marketed as containing “no preservatives” despite containing citric and ascorbic acids. Kubilius v. Arizona Beverage Co., No. 18-9075 (S.D.N.Y., filed October 3, 2018). The plaintiffs assert that they paid a premium for the products…
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Putative Class Action Challenges Barilla’s “No Preservatives” Label
A consumer has filed a putative class action alleging that Barilla America Inc. misleads consumers because its pasta sauces, which are labeled as including “No Preservatives,” contain citric acid. Kubilius v. Barilla Am. Inc., No. 18-6656 (N.D. Ill., E. Div., filed October 1, 2018). The complaint contends that several authorities identify citric acid as a…
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Plaintiff Alleges “Natural,” “No Preservatives” Chips Contain Citric Acid
Diamond Foods LLC faces a putative class action alleging Kettle Foods potato chips are marketed as “Made with Natural Ingredients” and “No Preservatives” but contain citric acid. Mason v. Diamond Foods LLC, No. 18-6423 (S.D.N.Y., filed July 16, 2018). The complaint identifies several flavors of chips that allegedly contain the “synthetic compound,” purportedly produced from mold…
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Scarpetta Sauces Mislabeled as “No Preservatives,” Lawsuit Alleges
A consumer has filed a putative class action alleging PVK Inc. mislabels Scarpetta pasta sauces as containing “No Preservatives” despite including citric acid on the ingredient list. Jocelyn v. PVK Inc., No. 18-427 (E.D.N.Y., filed January 22, 2018). The plaintiff alleges that she relied on the representation on the container and would not have purchased…