Case Law Index Food Labeling

January 1, 1995 – August 16, 2023

This index provides a comprehensive though not necessarily exhaustive compilation of reported and unreported federal and state court decisions involving Food Labeling that were decided between the dates listed above. The cases are listed in reverse chronological order. The “Text” link goes to the freely available Google Scholar text of the opinion.  These listings are for educational purposes only and are not a substitute for legal counsel.

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SUPREME COURT

POM Wonderful LLC v. Coca-Cola Co., 573 U.S. 102 (2014) (allegedly deceptive labeling of its product as “pomegranate blueberry” when it contained only 0.3% pomegranate juice) Text

Hillside Dairy Inc. v. Lyons, 539 U.S. 59 (2003) (state labeling of fluid milk) Text

U.S. v. United Foods, Inc. 533 U.S. 405 (2001) (finding the Mushroom Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act unconstitutional under the first amendment) Text

Rubin v. Coors Brewing Co., 514 U.S. 476 (1995) (First Amendment challenge to FAAA banning disclosure of the alcohol content of beer) Text

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FIRST CIRCUIT

Downing v. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., No. 1:20-cv-11673-IT, 2021 WL 2403811 (D. Mass. 2021) (deceptive recyclable labeling) Text

Fitzgerald v. Polar Corp., No. 20-10877-RGS, 2020 WL 6586628 (D. Mass. 2020) (deceptive label claim over lack of ginger in ginger ale) Text

Patane v. Nestle Waters N. Am., Inc., No. 3:17-CV-01381 (JAM), 2020 WL 4677636 (D. Conn.  2020) (Summary Judgment granted under Rhode Island Deceptive Practices Act claim regarding mislabeling of Spring Water) Text

Lee v. Conagra Brands, Inc., 958 F.3d 70 (1st Cir.  2020) (Reversal and remand of “100% Natural” claims dismissal) Text

Lima v. Post Consumer Brands, LLC, No. 1:18-cv-12100-ADB, 2019 WL 3802885 (D. Mass. 2019) (deceptive advertising claim because Honey Bunches of Oats contain sugar) Text

Dumont v. Reily Foods Company, 934 F.3d 35 (1st Cir. 2019) (labeling of “Hazelnut Crème” coffee was deceptive practice under the Massachusetts consumer protection law) Text

Vass v. Blue Diamond Growers, No. 14-CV-13610-IT, 2015 WL 2226260 (D. Mass.  2015)(evaporated cane syrup, all natural) Text

United States v. Delaney, 795 F. Supp. 2d 125 (D. Mass. 2011) (conviction for false labeling of fish) Text

Polar Corp. v. PepsiCo, Inc., 789 F. Supp. 2d 219 (D. Mass. 2011) (registered “POLAR” trademark) Text

Welch Foods, Inc. v. Nat’l Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh, PA, 659 F.3d 191 (1st Cir. 2011) (insurance claim over suit on food labeling) Text

Aliki Foods, LLC v. Otter Valley Foods, Inc., 726 F.Supp.2d 159 (D. Conn. 2010) (listeria contamination due to mislabeling for USDA testing purposes) Text

Vermont Pure Holdings, Ltd. v. Nestle Waters N. Am., Inc., 2006 WL 839486 (D. Mass. 2006) (mislabeling of bottled water)

Harvey v. Veneman, 396 F.3d 28 (1st Cir. 2005) (adjusting the organic standards) Text

United States v. Cintron-Fernandez, 356 F.3d 340 (1st Cir. 2004) (adulteration and misbranding of frozen food products) Text

United Egg Producers v. Dep’t of Agric. of P.R., 77 F.3d 567 (1st Cir. 1996) (requirement that imported eggs must be marked with the state of origin is discriminatory) Text

United States v. Randazzo, 80 F.3d 623 (1st Cir. 1996) (adulteration and mislabeling of shrimp) Text

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SECOND CIRCUIT

Civello v. Conopco, Inc., 20 Civ. 1173 (VM), 2021 WL 5761894 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of the term “Vanilla Bean” and renderings of vanilla orchid plants on ice cream labeling) Text

Warren v. Whole Foods Market Group, 19-CV-6448 (RPK) (LB), 2021 WL 5759702 (E.D.N.Y. 2021) (deceptive labeling claim over amount of sugar in oatmeal) Text

Brown v. Kerry Inc., 20-CV-9730 (PGG) (JLC), 2021 WL 5446007 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of “Slightly Sweet” on Chai Tea concentrate) Text

Bush v. Ancient Brands, LLC, 05:21-CV-0390, 2021 WL 5232687 (N.D.N.Y. 2021) (mislabeling claim overstated amount of protein per serving) Text

Kamara v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc., — F.Supp.3d—, 20-cv-9012 (PKC), 2021 WL 5234882 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (deceptive labeling claim based on use of butter alternatives in “Golden Butter” crackers) Text

Boswell v. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., 20-CV-8923 (JMF), 2021 WL 5144552 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim because “All Butter Loaf Cake” contained soybean oil and artificial flavors) Text

Cruz v. D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Co., Inc., 20-CV-2402 (PGG) (JLC), 2021 WL 5119395 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim allege packaging purports cookies flavored only by lemons when product is flavored by non-lemon and artificial sources) Text

Gavilanes v. Gerber Products Company, No. 1:20-cv-05558, 2021 WL 5052896 (E.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling in toddler formula) Text

Jones v. Orgain, LLC, 20 CV 8463 (VB), 2021 WL 4392783 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim based on use of artificial vanilla instead of real vanilla) Text

Gilleo v. J.M. Smucker Co., 20-CV-02519 (PMH), 2021 WL 4341056 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claims based on use of vanillin instead of vanilla in “Caramel Flavored Syrup”) Text

Parham v. Aldi, Inc. 19 Civ. 8975 (PGG), 2021 WL 4296432 (S.D.N.Y 2021) (misleading labeling claim based on use of artificial vanilla in almond milk) Text

Cooper v. Anheuser-Busch, LLC, — F.Supp.3d —, 20-CV-7451 (KMK), 2021 WL 3501203 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading use of the term “margarita” in malt beverages) Text

Wallace v. Wise Foods, Inc., 20-CV-6831 (JPO), 2021 WL 3163599 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim based on lack of term “artificial” before “cheddar & sour cream flavored” on potato chips) Text

Sharpe v. A&W Concentrate Company, 19-cv-768 (BMC), 2021 WL 3721392 (E.D.N.Y. 2021) (granting class action certification in case involving artificial vanilla flavoring in root beer and cream soda) Text

Mazella v. Coca-Cola Company, — F.Supp.3d —, 7-20-cv-05235-NSR, 2021 WL 2940926 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading label claim over term “slightly sweet” on Gold Peak iced tea) Text

Barton v. Pret A Manger (USA) Limited, — F.Supp.3d —, 1:20-cv-04815 GHW, 2021 WL 1664319 (S.D.N.Y 2021) (misleading branding claim against grocer) Text

Dashnau v. Unilever Manufacturing (US), Inc., 529 F.Supp.3d 235 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim due to artificial vanilla flavoring in ice cream) Text

In re: Kind LLC “Healthy and All Natural” Litigation, 337 F.R.D. 581 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (class action certification in case over “all natural” “healthy” and “non GMO” claims) Text

Budhani v. Monster Energy Company, 527 F.Supp.3d 667 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in energy drinks) Text

Colpitts v. Blue Diamond Grower, 527 F.Supp.3d 562 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim based on term “Smokehouse” and color scheme on almond packaging) Text

Cosgrove v. Oregon Chai, Inc., 520 F.Supp.3d 562 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in powered tea) Text

Twohig v. Shop-Rite Supermarkets, Inc., 519 F.Supp.3d 154 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in soymilk) Text

Campbell v. Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., 516 F.Supp.3d 370 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over term “honey graham crackers”) Text

Mason v. Reed’s Inc., 515 F.Supp.3d 135 (S.D.N.Y 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of terms “all-natural” and “no preservatives” in soda) Text

Wynn v. Topco Associates, LLC, No. 19-cv-11104 (RA), 2021 WL 168541 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in almond milk) Text

Barrato v. Westbrae Natural, Inc., 518 F.Supp.3d 795 (S.D.N.Y. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in soymilk) Text

Cosgrove v. Blue Diamond Growers, 19 Civ. 8993 (VM), 2020 WL 7211218 (S.D.N.Y. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in almond milk) Text

Jones v. Welch Foods Inc., 19-CV-1532 (LDH) (VMS), 2020 WL 7024343 (E.D.N.Y. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over use of fruit on fruit snap packaging) Text

Brodie v. Green Spot Foods, LLC, 503 F.Supp.3d 1 (S.D.N.Y. 2020) (online retailer liable for injury caused by konjac pasta sold on site which lacked appropriate warning label) Text

Pichardo v. Only What You Need, Inc., 20-CV-493 (VEC), 2020 WL 6323775 (S.D.N.Y. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in protein drink) Text

Winston v. Hershey Company, 19-CV-3735 (ENV) (JO), 2020 WL 8025385 (E.D.N.Y. 2020) (claiming “Reese’s White” label and other marketing tactics mislead consumers to believe product contains white chocolate)

McNulty v. Polar Corp., 19 Civ. 8903 (LGS), 2020 WL 5658667 (S.D.N.Y. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over use of “100% natural” on seltzer beverage) Text

Ashour v. Arizona Beverages USA LLC, 19 Civ. 7081 (AT), 2020 WL 5603382 (S.D.N.Y. 2020) (deceptive labeling claim over lack of disclaimer that product contains preservatives) Text

John v. Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., 823 Fed.Appx. 46 (2d Cir. 2020) (lack of injury in fact in case against grocer who allegedly overcharged customers by overstating weight of prepackaged cupcakes and cheeses) Text

Sharpe v. A&W Concentrate Company, 481 F.Supp.3d 94 (E.D.N.Y. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over term “made with aged vanilla” in root beer and cream soda) Text

Silva v. Hornell Brewing Co., Inc., 20-cv-756 (ARR) (PL), 2020 WL 4586394 (E.D.N.Y.) (misleading labeling claim over use of “all natural” on fruit snacks) Text

Steele v. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., No. 19 CIV. 9227 (LLS), 2020 WL 3975461 (S.D.N.Y. July 14, 2020) (Dismissal of deceptive acts and practices claims related to vanilla ice cream) Text

Niles v. Beverage Mktg. USA, Inc., No. CV191902SJFARL, 2020 WL 4587753 (E.D.N.Y. Apr. 16, 2020), report and recommendation adopted, No. 19CV1902SJFARL, 2020 WL 3445730 (E.D.N.Y. June 24, 2020) (Claims regarding mislabeling of Arizona Green Tea as containing Ginseng for energy partially dismissed)

In re Whole Foods Market Group, Inc. Overcharging Litigation, 2019 WL 3219690, (S.D.N.Y., 2019) (plaintiff alleged short-weighted pre-packaged cupcakes and cheeses) Text

Geffner v. Coca-Cola Company, 928 F.3d 198 (C.A.2 (N.Y.), 2019) (manufacture use of the word “diet” was allowed because federal law authorized the use of the term “diet” on labels of soft drinks containing low or reduced calories) Text

Mantikas v. Kellogg Company, 910 F.3d 633 (C.A.2 (N.Y.), 2018) (consumer adequately alleged that “whole grain” labels on packaging of crackers were false or misleading) Text

Axon v. Citrus World, Inc., 354 F.Supp.3d 170 (E.D.N.Y., 2018) (consumer protection claims failed where it was not plausible that reasonable people would think “natural” label meant product was free of pesticide traces) Text

Colella v. Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., 348 F.Supp.3d 120 (E.D.N.Y., 2018) (NLEA preempted state law claims arising from calculation of “Net Cards” and resulting quantitative statements appearing on labels of food products) Text

Casey v. Odwalla, Inc., 338 F.Supp.3d 284 (S.D.N.Y., 2018) (consumer failed to demonstrate risk of future harm arising from labeling of juice products as required for federal standing to seek injunction) Text

Holve v. McCormick & Company, Inc., 334 F.Supp.3d 535 (W.D.N.Y., 2018) (claims against seasoning manufacturer for deceptively marketing products containing synthetic ingredients as “natural” would be stayed pending FDA guidance) Text

Campbell v. Freshbev LLC, 322 F.Supp.3d 330 (E.D.N.Y., 2018) (allegation that name “Cranberry Apple” implied that product had more cranberry than apple juice was sufficient to state a claim of deceptive advertising) Text

Patane v. Nestlé Waters North America, Inc., 314 F.Supp.3d 375 (D.Conn., 2018) (consumers’ claims that seller fraudulently labeled non-genuine spring water as spring water were preempted by the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)) Text

Davis v. Hain Celestial Group, Inc, 297 F.Supp.3d 327 (E.D.N.Y., 2018) (juice labels did not misleadingly create impression that juice was not processed after being cold pressed so as to support false advertising claim) Text

In re Kind LLC “Healthy and All Natural” Litigation, 287 F.Supp.3d 457 (S.D.N.Y., 2018) (federal law did not preempt state consumer protection claims against food distributor for allegedly deceptively marketing products as “non-GMO”) Text

Daniel v. Mondelez International, Inc., 287 F.Supp.3d 177 (E.D.N.Y., 2018) (consumer failed to sufficiently plead a material misrepresentation required to state false advertising or deceptive practices claim under New York law) Text

La Vigne v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, 284 F.Supp.3d 496 (S.D.N.Y., 2018) (state law labeling deficiency claims imposed requirements different from federal requirements and were thus preempted by Poultry Products Inspection Act) Text

Birdsong v. Nurture, Inc., 275 F.Supp.3d 384 (E.D.N.Y., 2017) (consumer’s claims for violation of consumer protection laws against seller of alleged organic baby food were preempted by Organic Food Protection Act) Text

Greene v. Gerber Products Co., 262 F.Supp.3d 38 (E.D.N.Y., 2017) (safe harbor provisions of New York consumer protection statutes were inapplicable to consumers’ claim against infant formula manufacturer) Text

Bautista v. CytoSport, Inc., 223 F.Supp.3d 182 (S.D.N.Y., 2016) (customer did not state claim for violation of New York’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act against manufacturer of protein powder) Text

Singleton v. Fifth Generation, Inc., 2016 WL 406295 (N.D.N.Y., 2016) (suing vodka manufacturer for false, deceptive, and misleading advertising and trade practices)

In re KIND LLC “Healthy and All Natural” Litigation, 209 F.Supp.3d 689 (S.D.N.Y., 2016) (staying consumers’ claims alleging that food products were deceptively labeled as “all natural” pending FDA’s rulemaking process was warranted) Text

Ault v. J.M. Smucker Co., No. 13 CIV. 3409 PAC, 2015 WL 4692454 (S.D.N.Y. Aug. 6, 2015) ( All Natural” when oil comes from soy beans, rapeseeds, and corn, which are genetically modified organisms) Text

Segedie v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. 14-CV-5029 NSR, 2015 WL 2168374 (S.D.N.Y. May 7, 2015) (misleadingly labeled as “organic,” “natural,” or “all natural,”) Text

Grocery Mfrs. Ass’n v. Sorrell, No. 5:14-CV-117, 2015 WL 1931142 (D. Vt. Apr. 27, 2015) (labeling products as genetically engineered) Text

Kind LLC v. Clif Bar & Co., No. 14 CIV. 770 KMW RLE, 2014 WL 2619817 (S.D.N.Y. June 12, 2014) (mimics trade dress packaging) Text

Ault v. J.M. Smucker Co., No. 13 CIV. 3409 PAC, 2014 WL 1998235 (S.D.N.Y. May 15, 2014) ( All Natural” when oil comes from soy beans, rapeseeds, and corn, which are genetically modified organisms) Text

Koenig v. Boulder Brands, Inc., 995 F. Supp. 2d 274 (S.D.N.Y. 2014) (certain milk products as “fat free.”) Text

Ebin v. Kangadis Food Inc., No. 13 CIV. 2311 JSR, 2013 WL 6504547 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 11, 2013)( “100% Pure Olive Oil”) Text

In re Frito-Lay N. Am., Inc. All Natural Litig., No. 12-MD-2413 RRM RLM, 2013 WL 4647512 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 29, 2013) (“All Natural”) Text

In re Glaceau Vitaminwater Mktg. & Sales Practice Litig., No. 11-CV-00925 DLI RML, 2013 WL 3490349 (E.D.N.Y. July 10, 2013)(deceptive labeling and marketing of defendants’ product, “vitaminwater.”) Text

Ackerman v. Coca-Cola Co., No. 09 CV 395 DLI RML, 2013 WL 7044866 (E.D.N.Y. July 18, 2013)(whether name ‘vitaminwater’—is deceptive to a reasonable consumer)

Silber v. Barbara’s Bakery, Inc., 950 F. Supp. 2d 432 (E.D.N.Y. 2013)(class action “all natural) Text

Conroy v. Dannon Co., No. 12 CV 6901 VB, 2013 WL 4799164 (S.D.N.Y. May 9, 2013)( “Yogurt,” “Lowfat Yogurt,” and “Nonfat Yogurt”)

Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of Am. v. Queseria Fiesta, LLC, No. 12 CIV. 6059 JPO, 2013 WL 1386965 (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 5, 2013)(trademark over label) Text

Lebewohl v. Heart Attack Grill LLC, 890 F. Supp. 2d 278 (S.D.N.Y. 2012)(trademark labeling) Text

Star Mark Mgmt., Inc. v. Koon Chun Hing Kee Soy & Sauce Factory, Ltd., 682 F.3d 170 (2d Cir. 2012)(seafood name, when there is none in the product) Text

Commack Self-Serv. Kosher Meats, Inc. v. Hooker, 680 F.3d 194 (2d Cir. 2012) (challenge of state laws regarding labeling of kosher food) Text

Commack Self-Serv. Kosher Meats, Inc. v. Hooker, 800 F. Supp. 2d 405 (E.D.N.Y. 2011) aff’d, 680 F.3d 194 (2d Cir. 2012) (challenge of state laws regarding labeling of kosher food) Text

PepsiCo, Inc. v. F & H Kosher Supermarket, Inc., No. 11-CV-0425 RRM ALC, 2011 WL 6181907 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 26, 2011) report and recommendation adopted, No. 11-CV-0425 RRM ALC, 2011 WL 6179269 (E.D.N.Y. Dec. 12, 2011)(trademark of soft drink) Text

Pelman v. McDonald’s Corp., No. 02 Civ. 07821(DCP), 2010 WL 4261390 (S.D. N.Y. Oct. 27, 2010) (deceptive marketing claim) Text

Ackerman v. Coca-Cola Co., No. CV-09-0395, 2010 WL 2925955 (E.D. N.Y. July 21, 2010) (class action regarding vitamin water)

Waldman v. New Chapter, Inc., 714 F. Supp. 2d 398 (E.D.N.Y. 2010) (misleading packaging claim) Text

Verzani v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 641 F.Supp.2d 291 (S.D.N.Y. 2009) (claim that shrimp tray’s label was misleading) Text

N.Y. State Rest. Ass’n v. N.Y. City Bd of Health, 556 F.3d 114 (2d Cir. 2009) (challenging city requirement to post calorie content on menus) Text

In re Pepsico, Inc., 588 F.Supp.2d 527 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) (claim bottle water label is misleading) Text

N.Y. State Rest. Ass’n v. N.Y. City Bd. of Health, 545 F.Supp.2d 363 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) (requirement that chain restaurants that sell standardized meals to post caloric content information) Text

N.Y. State Rest. Ass’n v. N.Y. City Bd. of Health, 2008 WL 1752455 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) (challenging the constitutionality of the statute requiring the posting of health information)

N.Y. State Rest. Ass’n v. N.Y. City Bd. of Health, 509 F.Supp.2d 351 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) (motion for summary judgment on the statute requiring the posting of health information) Text

Kennedy v. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., 2007 WL 2300746 (S.D.N.Y. 2008) (alleged mislabeling of petfood) Text

Prince of Peace Enter., Inc. v. Top Quality Food Mkt., LLC, 2007 WL 704171 (S.D.N.Y. 2007) (confiscation of alleged counterfeit dietary supplements)

Pelman ex rel. Pelman v. McDonald’s Corp., 396 F.Supp.2d 439 (S.D.N.Y. 2005) (claim of advertisements about fast food causing obesity) Text

Pelman ex rel. Pelman v. McDonald’s Corp., 396 F.3d 508 (2d Cir. 2005) (duty to warn about obesity cause by fast food) Text

Pillsbury Co. v. Upper Crust Prod. Co., Inc., 2004 WL 63980 (W.D.N.Y. 2004) (inaccurately labeled food products)

Baur v. Veneman, 352 F.3d 625 (2nd Cir 2003) (labeling downed livestock as adulterated) Text

Kraft Foods N. Am., Inc. v. Rockland County Dep’t of Weights & Measures, 2003 WL 554796 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) (alleging the misrepresentation of package weights)

Pelman v. McDonald’s Corp., 237 F.Supp.2d 512 (S.D.N.Y. 2003) (duty to warn about obesity cause by fast food) Text

Commack Self-Service Kosher Meats v. Rubin, 106 F. Supp. 2d 445 (E.D. N.Y. 2000), aff’d, 294 F.3d 415 (2d Cir. N.Y. 2002) (challenge to state laws on kosher foods labeling) Text

Int’l Dairy Foods Ass’n v. Amestoy, 92 F.3d 67 (2nd Cir. 1996) (constitutionality of statute requiring labeling of milk products produced using BST) Text

United States v. Eight Unlabeled Cases, More or Less, of an Article of Food, 909 F.Supp. 129 (E.D. N.Y., 1995) (mislabeling and misbranding of imported mushrooms and fish) Text

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THIRD CIRCUIT

S. Mountain Creamery, LLC v. U.S. Food & Drug Admin., 438 F. Supp. 3d 236 (M.D. Pa. Feb. 25, 2020) (Dairy farmer brought an action against the FDA asserting first amendment and related claims regarding the labeling of skim milk. Claims dismissed due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction) Text

Frompovicz v. Niagara Bottling, LLC, 420 F. Supp. 3d 361 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 9, 2019) (Water bottler violated the Lanham Act by making false advertising claims regarding “spring water,” however, the court found that class certification was not appropriate.) Text

Hu v. Herr Foods, Inc., 251 F.Supp.3d 813 (E.D.Pa. 2017) (consumer failed to allege citric acid preserved products with “No Preservatives Added” label to state New York’s Deceptive Acts or Practices Law claim) Text

Whitaker v. Herr Foods, Inc., 198 F.Supp.3d 476 (E.D.Pa. 2016) (customer’s putative class action claims that snack food label was misleading satisfied heightened pleading standard applicable to fraud claims) Text

Mladenov v. Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., No. CIV.A. 15-00373-JEI, 2015 WL 5023484 (D.N.J. Aug. 26, 2015) (“made in house” and/or “freshly baked” and/or “freshly boiled” and/or “fresh”) Text

Parks, LLC v. Tyson Foods, Inc., No. 5:15-CV-00946, 2015 WL 4545408 (E.D. Pa. July 28, 2015) (trademark of Parks) Text

In re Nutella Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig., 589 F. App’x 53 (3d Cir. 2014)(a healthy and nutritious food but omitted that the nutritional value) Text

Yowie N. Am., Inc. v. Candy Treasure, LLC, No. CIV.A. 14-1409 RMB, 2014 WL 1871910, (D.N.J. May 8, 2014)(“surprise” products) Text

In re Gen. Mills, Inc. Kix Cereal Litig., No. CIV.A. 12-249 KM, 2013 WL 5943972 (D.N.J. Nov. 1, 2013)( “All Natural”)

Young v. Johnson & Johnson, 525 F. App’x 179 (3d Cir. 2013)(class action “NO TRANS FAT”)

Burke v. Weight Watchers Int’l, Inc., 983 F. Supp. 2d 478 (D.N.J. 2013)(misrepresented the number of calories) Text

Lynch v. Tropicana Products, Inc., No. 2:11-CV-07382 DMC, 2013 WL 2645050 (D.N.J. June 12, 2013)(“100% pure and natural claim”) Text

In re Cheerios Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig., No. 09-CV-2413, 2012 WL 3952069 (D.N.J. Sept. 10, 2012)(lower a person’s cholesterol by 4% in six weeks) Text

Stewart v. Smart Balance, Inc., No. CIV.A. 11-6174 JLL, 2012 WL 4168584 (D.N.J. June 26, 2012)( “Fat Free Milk and Omega–3”, claims)

Young v. Johnson & Johnson, No. CIV.A. 11-4580 JAP, 2012 WL 1372286 (D.N.J. Apr. 19, 2012) aff’d, 525 F. App’x 179 (3d Cir. 2013)(class action “no trans fat) Text

Leonetti’s Frozen Foods, Inc. v. Am. Kitchen Delights, Inc., No. CIV.A. 11-6736, 2012 WL 1138590 (E.D. Pa. Apr. 4, 2012)(labeling violations, substantially different than the products) Text

Smajlaj v. Campbell Soup Co., 782 F. Supp. 2d 84 (D.N.J. 2011)(less sodium claim) Text

Mason v. Coca-Cola Co., 774 F. Supp. 2d 699 (D.N.J. 2011)(using a misleading label that violated FDA rules and regulations) Text

Pernod Ricard USA LLC v. Bacardi U.S.A., 702 F.Supp.2d 238 (D. Del. April 6, 2010) (misleading statements regarding geographic origin of rum) Text

Mason v. Coca-Cola Co., CIV.A. 09-0220-NLH, 2010 WL 2674445 (D. N.J. June 30, 2010) (misleading label claim)

Coyle v. Hornell Brewing Co., CIV.08-02797 (JBS), 2010 WL 2539386 (D.N.J. June 15, 2010) (“100% Natural” claim and high fructose corn syrup) Text

Holk v. Snapple Beverage Corp., 575 F.3d 329 (3d Cir. 2009) (waiver of preemption claims; fraud claims by consumers in use of phrase “all natural”) Text

Levy v. Keystone Food Prod., Nos. 07-5502, 08-1277, 08-1554, 2008 WL 4115856 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 28, 2008) (mislabeling of low-fat snack) Text

Holk v. Snapple Beverage Corp., 2008 WL 2446844 (D.N.J. 2008) (deceptive advertising action)

McNeil Nutritionals, LLC v. Heartland Sweeteners, LLC, 511 F.3d 350 (3d Cir. 2007) (similar packaging and labeling as a national brand) Text

Merisant Co. v. McNeil Nutritionals, LLC, 242 F.R.D. 303 (E.D. Pa. 2007) (alleged mislabeling of artificial sweetener)

Drayton v. Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 2004 WL 765123 (E.D. Pa. 2004) (tainted food and labeling)

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FOURTH CIRCUIT

Du Gruyère v. United States Dairy Exp. Council, 575 F. Supp. 3d 627 (E.D. Va. 2021)(In a dispute between European and American cheesemakers, the TTAB properly sustained an objection to plaintiff’s application to register the term GRUYERE as a certification mark pursuant to 15 U.S.C.S. § 1127 because it was a generic term for a type of cheese without regard to where that cheese was produced.) Text

Metague v. Woodbolt Distribution, LLC, Civil Action No. 8:20-cv-02186-PX, 2021 WL 2457153 (D. Md. 2021) (mislabeling claim over energy drink claiming to contain zero calories) Text

United States v. Jammal, No. CIV.A. 3:12-7925, 2015 WL 541941 (S.D.W. Va. Feb. 9, 2015) aff’d, 605 F. App’x 217 (4th Cir. 2015)(criminal charges repackaging formula) Text

Nemphos ex rel. C.G.N. v. Nestle USA, Inc., No. GLR-12-2718, 2013 WL 4501308 (D. Md. Aug. 21, 2013) aff’d sub nom. Text  Nemphos v. Nestle Waters N. Am., Inc., 775 F.3d 616 (4th Cir. 2015)(seeking to impose state law labeling) Text

In re Tyson Foods, Inc., No. RDB-08-1982, 2010 WL 1924012 (D. Md. May 11, 2010) (misleading advertising)

Physicians Comm. for Responsible Medicine v. Gen. Mills, Inc., 2008 WL 2463880 (4th Cir. 2008) (an appeal alleging false advertising and labeling about dairy products being used to lose weight)

Sanderson Farms, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 547 F.Supp.2d 491 (D. Md. 2008) (claim of false advertising on label about being “raised without antibiotics”) Text

Sanderson Farms, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 2008 WL 1733607 (D. Md. 2008) (motion to dismiss because USDA approved a label with an allegedly false claim) Text

Physicians Comm. for Responsible Medicine v. Gen. Mills, Inc., 2006 WL 3487651 (E.D. Va. 2006) (suit alleging false advertising and labeling about dairy products being used to lose weight)

Made in the USA Found. v. Phillips Foods, Inc., 365 F.3d 278 (4th Cir. 2004) (citizen suit for false advertising of seafood as being produced in the USA) Text

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FIFTH CIRCUIT

Turtle Island Foods, S.P.C. v. Strain, 65 F.4th 211 (5th Cir. 2023) (Plaintiff had standing to challenge Louisiana’s Truth in Labeling of Food Products Act; while plaintiff did not intentionally misrepresent its products as meat, plaintiff had standing as its advertising was arguably proscribed by La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 3:4744. The Act did not violate First Amendment’s protection of commercial free speech.) Text

Riviana Foods, Inc. v. Golden Star Trading, Inc., Case No. 4:19-CV-01994, 2021 WL 6153602 (S.D. Tex. 2021) (claim against competitor alleging rice mislabeled as “Thai Hom Mali Rice”)

Pierce v. N. Dallas Honey Co., No. 3:19-CV-00410-X, 2020 WL 1047903 (N.D. Tex. Mar. 3, 2020) (Dismissal of fraudulent honey labeling claims) Text

In re: Whole Foods Market, Inc., 163 F.Supp.3d 385 (W.D.Tex., 2016) (consumers’ state law misbranding claims regarding sugar content of in-store yogurt were preempted by FDA) Text

Gedalia v. Whole Foods Mkt. Servs., Inc., 53 F. Supp. 3d 943 (S.D. Tex. 2014)(non-organic, artificial, or genetically modified (“GMO”) ingredients) Text

Piazza’s Seafood World, LLC v. Odom, 448 F.3d 744 (5th Cir. 2006) (state statute labeling only U.S. raised catfish as catfish) Text

Piazza’s Seafood World, LLC v. Odom, 2004 WL 2998575 (E.D. La. 2004) (labeling of Chinese fish)

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SIXTH CIRCUIT

Nolt v. Knowles, Case No. 3:20-cv-00962, 2021 WL 2316799 (M.D. Tenn. 2021) (meat falsely bares USDA inspected label) Text

Pope v. Kroger Co., No. 1:19-CV-817, 2020 WL 3403223 (S.D. Ohio June 19, 2020) (Dismissal of claims regarding mislabeling of raw honey) Text

Forsher v. J.M. Smucker Co., No. 5:19CV00194, 2020 WL 1531160 (N.D. Ohio Mar. 31, 2020) (Dismissal of misleading “natural” claims due to failure to satisfy the heightened federal pleading standard for fraud claims) Text

Jones v. WFM–Wo, Inc., 265 F.Supp.3d 775 (M.D.Tenn., 2017) (customer, whose child had allergic reaction after eating improperly labeled vegan pizza that contained nuts, stated claims for products liability) Text

Rikos v. Procter & Gamble Co., No. 14-4088, 2015 WL 4978712 (6th Cir. Aug. 20, 2015)(health claims) Text

Cline v. Publix Super Markets, Inc., No. 3:15-0275, 2015 WL 3650389 (M.D. Tenn. June 11, 2015)(labeling of cookie that came into contact with tree nuts) Text

Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc. v. Diageo N. Am., Inc., 679 F.3d 410 (6th Cir. 2012)(red dipped wax trademark) Text

Rikos v. Procter & Gamble Co., 782 F. Supp. 2d 522 (S.D. Ohio 2011)(trademark claim) Text

Am. Beverage Ass’n v. Snyder, No. 1:11-CV-195, 2011 WL 2960190 (W.D. Mich. July 20, 2011)(beverage company  unique-mark requirement) Text

Am. Beverage Ass’n v. Snyder, 793 F. Supp. 2d 1022 (W.D. Mich. 2011) aff’d in part, rev’d in part and remanded  Text, 700 F.3d 796 (6th Cir. 2012) opinion amended and superseded  Text, 735 F.3d 362 (6th Cir. 2013) and aff’d in part, rev’d in part and remanded, 735 F.3d 362 (6th Cir. 2013)(Bottle Bill State, Deposit with Bottle) Text

Int’l Dairy Foods Ass’n v. Boggs, 622 F.3d 628 (6th Cir. 2010) (state regulation of dairy labeling) Text

Int’l Dairy Foods Ass’n v. Boggs, Nos. 2:08-CV-628, 2:08-CV-629, 2009 WL 937045 (S.D. Ohio Apr. 2, 2009) (First Amendment challenge to state dairy labeling requirements; rbGH Free claims misleading)

St. Clair v. Kroger Co., 581 F.Supp.2d 896 (N.D. Ohio 2008) (mislabeling of “aged” beef) Text

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SEVENTH CIRCUIT

Johnston v. Kashi Sales, L.L.C., 626 F. Supp. 3d 997 (S.D. Ill. 2022) (The cereal bar manufacturer’s motion to dismiss was denied as to the consumer’s Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act claim premised on strawberries in its cereal bars because the phrase “Ripe Strawberry” in the cereal bar packaging was subject to different plausible interpretations.) Text

Karlinski v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 616 F. Supp. 3d 753 (N.D. Ill. 2022) (Under Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, defendant’s label was not misleading because plaintiff had not plausibly shown that reasonable consumer would have expected chocolate to mostly include cacao bean. Plaintiff’s cited definitions, suggested that a reasonable consumer would have expected milk and sugar in chocolate.) Text

Willard v. Tropicana Mfg. Co., 577 F. Supp. 3d 814 (N.D. Ill. 2021) (Federal law preempted false advertising claims under the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act, 815 ILCS § 505/1 et seq., and California consumer protection statutes alleging that labels using the common name of an ingredient were deceptive because 21 U.S.C.S. § 343(i)(2) and 21 C.F.R. § 101.4(a)(1) required the common name.) Text

Tropp v. Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., No. 20-cv-1035-jdp, 2021 WL 5416639 (W.D. Wis. 2021) (deceptive labeling claim over use of “Premium Vanilla Bean Ice Cream” on package labeling) Text

Zahora v. Orgain LLC, No. 21 C 705, 2021 WL 5140504 (N.D. Ill. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in protein shake) Text

Hayes v. General Mills, Inc., No. 19-cv-05626, 2021 WL 3207749 (N.D. Ill. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over “no artificial flavors” claim when product contains malic acid) Text

Vanlaningham v. Campbell Soup Co., 492 F.Supp.3d 803 (S.D. Ill. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over “no preservatives added” when soup contained ingredients such as citric acid and monosodium glutamate) Text

Benson v. Fannie May Confections Brands, Inc., 944 F.3d 639 (7th Cir. Dec. 9, 2019) (Affirmed dismissal of claims related to slack-fill in chocolate products) Text

Porter v. NBTY, Inc., No. 15 CV 11459, 2019 WL 5694312 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 4, 2019) (Defendant’s summary judgement motion related to misleading label on protein supplement denied) Text

Killeen v. McDonald’s Corporation, 317 F.Supp.3d 1012 (N.D.Ill., 2018) (under Illinois law, marketing of restaurant value meals was not deceptive although certain meals were cheaper when their items were bought a la carte) Text

Sabo v. Wellpet, LLC, 282 F.Supp.3d 1040 (N.D.Ill., 2017) (consumer did not state claim against pet food manufacturer for violation of Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act) Text

In re 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, 275 F.Supp.3d 910 (N.D.Ill., 2017) (grated parmesan cheese purveyors’ labeling and marketing practices were ambiguous and not deceptive when viewed as a whole) Text

Cornucopia Institute v. United States Department of Agriculture, 260 F.Supp.3d 1061 (W.D.Wis., 2017) (link between economic and reputational injuries stemming from weakening of integrity of organic food standards was too attenuated for standing to sue USDA) Text

Aliano v. Louisville Distilling Co., LLC, No. 15 C 00794, 2015 WL 4429202 (N.D. Ill. July 20, 2015)( label describes the product as “hand crafted”) Text

Aliano v. WhistlePig, LLC, No. 14 C 10148, 2015 WL 2399354 (N.D. Ill. May 18, 2015)( deceptive trade practices in connection with the marketing and advertising of rye whiskey location and batch size) Text

Ibarrola v. Kind, LLC, No. 13 C 50377, 2015 WL 1188498 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 12, 2015)( “Gluten Free,” “All Natural,” “Non GMO,” “Cholesterol Free,” and contained “No Trans Fats”) Text

Chicago Faucet Shoppe, Inc. v. Nestle Waters N. Am. Inc., 24 F. Supp. 3d 750 (N.D. Ill. 2014)( municipal tap water, rather than natural spring water as advertised) Text

Ibarrola v. Kind, LLC, No. 13 C 50377, 2014 WL 3509790 (N.D. Ill. July 14, 2014)(“evaporated cane juice”) Text

Kraft Foods Grp. Brands LLC v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., 735 F.3d 735 (7th Cir. 2013)(trademark dispute over name) Text

McManus v. Sturm Foods Inc., 292 F.R.D. 606 (S.D. Ill. 2013) vacated sub nom. Suchanek v. Sturm Foods, Inc., 764 F.3d 750 (7th Cir. 2014, Text) (class certification, indicating the product contained fresh ground coffee and a filter rather than “instant” or “soluble” coffee) Text

Regan v. Sioux Honey Ass’n Co-op., 921 F. Supp. 2d 938 (E.D. Wis. 2013), appeal dismissed (May 21, 2013) (“Honey Standard”) Text

Lateef v. Pharmavite LLC, No. 12 C 5611, 2012 WL 5269619 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 24, 2012) (pork by product in supplement) Text

Pactiv Corp. v. Multisorb Technologies, Inc., 823 F. Supp. 2d 840 (N.D. Ill. 2011) (modified atmosphere packaging infringement) Text

Turek v. Gen. Mills, Inc., 662 F.3d 423 (7th Cir. 2011) (“non-natural” fiber) Text

Askin v. Quaker Oats Co., No. 11 CV 111, 2011 WL 5008524 (N.D. Ill. Oct. 20, 2011) ( “heart-healthy” despite the fact that their ingredients include artificial trans-fats) Text

Askin v. Quaker Oats Co., 818 F. Supp. 2d 1081 (N.D. Ill. 2011) (“wholesome” and “heart healthy,” Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act) Text

Turek v. General Mills, Inc., No. 09 C 7038, 2010 WL 3527553 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 1, 2010) (federal labeling law preempts state claims for mislabeling of food) Text

Turek v. General Mills, No. 09 C 7038, 2010 WL 3527553 (N.D. Ill. Sept. 1, 2010) (inclusion of non-natural and non-digestible fiber in labeling and advertising of snacks) Text

Nieto v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 08-07399, 2010 WL 1031691 (N.D. Ill. Mar. 17, 2010) (adding giblets to whole chickens to increase weight) Text

Gershengorin v. Vienna Beef, Ltd., 2007 WL 2840476 (N.D. Ill. 2007) (advertising as all beef hotdogs when some pork was included)

Reyes v. McDonald’s Corp., 2006 WL 3253579 (N.D. Ill. 2006) (alleged false advertising and publishing of nutritional value)

Rogers v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 308 F.3d 785 (7th Cir. 2002) (claim of artificially altering weight of meat by injecting water) Text

In re StarLink Corn Prods. Liab. Litig., 212 F.Supp.2d 828 (N.D. Ill. 2002) (failure to label GM corn as being unfit for food use) Text

In re StarLink Corn Prods. Liab. Litig., 211 F.Supp.2d 1060 (N.D. Ill. 2002) (unapproved GM corn in the food supply) Text

Tylka v. Gerber Prods. Co., No. 96 C 1647, 1999 WL 495126 (N.D. Ill. July 1, 1999) (fraudulent advertising of baby food products)

Stauber v. Shalala, 895 F. Supp. 1178 (W.D. Wis. 1995) (challenge to the FDA’s approval of application for BGH) Text

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EIGHTH CIRCUIT

Sally v. Panera Bread Company, — F.Supp.3d —, Case No. 4:20-cv-01068-MTS, 2021 WL 3363184 (E.D. Mo. 2021) (remanding to state court case about restaurant’s use of “clean” in advertising) Text

Turtle Island Foods, SPC v. Thompson, 992 F.3d 694 (8th Cir. 2021) (challenging Missouri’s meat advertising statute prohibiting plant based and lab grown meat products from being labeled as meat) Text

Young v. PepsiCo, Inc., Civ. No. 20-1486 (PAM/KMM), 2020 WL 4572067 (D. Minn. 2020) (mislabeling claim over use of “charged with raspberry citrus flavor” on mountain dew, dismissed because no private right of action under FFDCA) Text

Turtle Island Foods SPC v. Soman, 424 F. Supp. 3d 552 (E.D. Ark. 2019) (Preliminary Injunction granted regarding Arkansas Truth in Labeling of Agricultural Products that Are Edible by Humans Act) Text

United States v. Aossey, No. 14-CR-138-LRR, 2015 WL 5050276 (N.D. Iowa Aug. 25, 2015) (misbranding of meat, Kosher) Text

Colby Center v. Conagra Foods, Inc., No. 5:14-CV-05248, 2015 WL 4106473 (W.D. Ark. July 6, 2015) ( “100% Natural”, 24% Petroleum gas) Text

Gabriele v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. 5:14-CV-05183, 2015 WL 3904386 (W.D. Ark. June 25, 2015) ( “100% Natural” and “free of artificial ingredients and preservatives.”) Text

Craig v. Twinings N. Am., Inc., No. 5:14-CV-05214, 2015 WL 505867 (W.D. Ark. Feb. 5, 2015) (“natural source of antioxidants”) Text

Welsher v. Frito-Lay N. Am., Inc., No. 5:14-CV-05154, 2014 WL 7331017 (W.D. Ark. Dec. 19, 2014) (motion to transfer or stay) Text

Taradejna v. Gen. Mills, Inc., 909 F. Supp. 2d 1128 (D. Minn. 2012) (greek yogurt mislabeling, class action) Text

Kinney v. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, No. 5:14-CV-05182, 2014 WL 6859734 (W.D. Ark. Oct. 23, 2014) (class action, all natural)

Stafford v. Whole Foods Mkt. California, Inc., No. 4:14CV00420 JLH, 2014 WL 4755988 (E.D. Ark. Sept. 24, 2014) (“All Natural” or “Organic”) Text

In re Simply Orange Juice Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig., No. 4:12-MD-02361-FJG, 2013 WL 781785 (W.D. Mo. Mar. 1, 2013) (natural) Text

Daughetee v. CHR Hansen, Inc., No. C09-4100-MWB, 2011 WL 1043504 (N.D. Iowa Mar. 17, 2011) Text

In re Aurora Dairy Corp. Organic Milk Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig., Nos. 4:08MD01907 ERW et al., 2009 WL 1576928 (E.D. Mo. June 3, 2009) (dismissal of claims that milk labeled as organic did not meet organic standards) Text

United States v. Jorgensen, 144 F.3d 550 (8th Cir.1998) (misbranding of meat; violations of the Meat Inspection Act) Text

Truth in Labeling Campaign v. Shalala, 999 F.Supp. 1289 (E.D. Mo. 1998) (dispute about labeling requirements for monosodium glutamate “MSG”) Text

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NINTH CIRCUIT

McGinity v. P&G, 69 F.4th 1093 (9th Cir. 2023) (District court properly dismissed plaintiff’s complaint, which asserted claims under California’s Unfair Competition Law, California’s False Advertising Law, and California’s Consumers Legal Remedies Act, as, upon reading front and back labels, no reasonable consumer would have thought that products were either completely or substantially natural.) Text

Hollins v. Walmart Inc., 67 F.4th 1011 (9th Cir. 2023) (Plaintiff claims that defendant’s dietary supplement, labeled as glucosamine sulfate, contained glucosamine hydrochloride, not glucosamine sulfate or glucosamine sulfate potassium chloride, and was misleading, were preempted by FDCA because they sought to impose state labeling requirements that were not identical to federal requirements.) Text

Brown v. Van’s Int’l Foods, Inc., No. 22-cv-00001-WHO, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84477 (N.D. Cal. May 10, 2022) (Plaintiff’s claims that certain of defendant’s food products had misleading claims on its packaging with respect to the amount of protein per serving were expressly preempted by the FDCA because FDA regulations permit protein content claims to be calculated via the nitrogen method.) Text

Nacarino v. Chobani, LLC, No. 20-cv-07437-EMC, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 20671 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 4, 2022) (Plaintiff’s putative class action against defendant based in California consumer-protection law over allegedly unlawful labeling would not be dismissed for failure to state a claim under unlawful prong of UCL, Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, because plaintiff arguably sufficiently pled her actual reliance resulting in her alleged injury.) Text

Vizcarra v. Unilever United States, Inc., — F.R.D. —, Case No. 4:20-cv-02777 YGR, 2021 WL 5370754 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (denial of class certification in misleading labeling case involving artificial vanilla in Breyers ice cream)

Cohen v. ConAgra Brands, Inc., 16 F.4th 1283 (9th Cir. 2021) (false and misleading labeling claim regarding chicken label and website that claim chicken is 100% natural and contains no preservatives) Text

Testone v. Barlean’s Organic Oils, LLC, Case No.: 19-CV-169 JLS (BGS), 2021 WL 4438391 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (class certification and evidentiary objections in misleading labeling case involving health claims on coconut cooking oils) Text

Miyoko’s Kitchen v. Ross, Case No. 20-cv-00893-RS, 2021 WL 4497867 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (freedom of commercial speech claim regarding plant-based butter labeling, claim against website advertising held moot) Text

Nacarino v. Chobani, LLC, Case No. 20-cv-07437-EMC, 2021 WL 3487117 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of artificial vanilla in Greek yogurt) Text

Silva v. B&G Foods, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-00137-JST, 2021 WL 3160865 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of “0g Trans Fat! per serving” on taco shell label when the shells contain partially hydrogenated oil)

Moore v. Trader Joe’s Company, 4 F.4th 874 (9th Cir. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of “100% New Zealand Manuka Honey” on the product label and the only ingredient listed as “Manuka Honey”) Text

Fahey v. Whole Foods Market, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-06737-JST, 2021 WL 2816919 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of “vanilla” on Almondmilk Beverage) Text

Robie v. Trader Joe’s Company, Case No. 20-cv-07355-JSW, 2021 WL 258960 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over “Vanilla Flavored With Other Natural Flavors” on Almond Clusters cereal label)

Culver v. Unilever United States, Inc., Case No. CV 19-9263-GW-RAOx, 2021 WL 2943937 (C.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim where Plaintiff claims mustard label led him to believe the mustard was made in France when it was actually made in Canada)

Webb v. Trader Joe’s Company, 999 F.3d 1196 (9th Cir. 2021) (misbranded poultry claim over the amount of retained water in chicken products, PPIA preemption) Text

Hilsley v. General Mills, Inc., Case No.: 3:18-cv-00395-L-BLM, 2021 WL 2290782 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over term “no artificial flavors” on label of fruit snacks that contain d-l malic acid) Text

Phan v. Sargento Foods, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-09251-EMC, 2021 WL 2224260 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over terms “no antibiotics” and “our cheese is made from milk that does not contain antibiotics” on cheese labels) Text

Stewart v. Kodiak Cakes, LLC, — F.Supp.3d. —, Case No. 19-cv-2452-MMA (MSB), 2021 WL 1698695 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (standing in slack fill and misleading labeling claim over multiple products) Text

Clark v. Westbrae Natural, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-03221-JSC, 2021 WL 1580827 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of “vanilla” on soymilk package) Text

De Dios Rodriquez v. Olé Mexican Foods Inc., Case No. EDCV 20-2324 JGB (SPx) (C.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of Mexican flag and terminology such as “El Sabor de Mexico!” on tortilla chips made in the state of Georgia)

Gross v. Vilore Foods Company, Inc., Case No.: 20cv0894 DMS (JLB), 2021 WL 1428487 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over using names of fruit on labels of fruit juice flavored by sources other than fruit) Text

Angiano v. Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 532 F.Supp.3d 911 (C.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over claim beer was alcohol free when it contained 0 to 0.5 percent alcohol by volume) Text

Walker v. Nestle USA, Inc., Case No.: 3:19-cv-723-L-BGS, 2021 WL 1195983 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (deceptive labeling claim stemming from reference to “Nestle Cocoa Plan” on chocolate packaging) Text

McMorrow v. Mondelēz International, Inc., Case No. 17-cv-2327-BAS-JLB, 2021 WL 859137 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (class certification and ruling on expert testimony in misleading labeling case regarding “nutritious” on breakfast biscuits) Text 

Dailey v. A&W Concentrate Company, 519 F.Supp.3d 668 (N.D. Cal. 2021) (denying defendants motion to dismiss in artificial vanilla misleading labeling case) Text

Sharpe v. GT’s Living Foods, LLC, Case No. CV 19-10920 FMO (GJSx), 2021 WL 1035119 (C.D. Cal. 2021) (false labeling claim regarding Kombucha labeled non-alcoholic when it contained more than 0.5 percent alcohol by volume)

Grausz v. The Kroger Co., Case No.: 19-CV-449 TWR (AGS), 2021 WL 5534706 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (granting in part denying in part motion to dismiss in misleading coconutmilk labeling case)

Hawkins v. Kroger Company, 512 F.Supp.3d 1079 (S.D. Cal. 2021) (misleading labeling claim over use of “0g Trans Fat Per Serving” on label of breadcrumbs that contained partially hydrogenated vegetable oil) Text

Svensrud v. Frito-Lay America, Inc., Case No. 8:20-cv-00714, 2020 WL 8575056 (C.D. Cal. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over defendant’s failure to disclaim its chip product contains artificial flavors)

Ashton v. J.M. Smucker Co., Case No. EDCV 20-992 JGB (SHKx), 2020 WL 8575140 (C.D. Cal. 2020) (coffee package makes fewer cups than label proports)

McGee V. S-L Snacks National, 982 F.3d 700 (9th Cir. 2020) (lack of injury, thus standing, in case involving trans-fat in popcorn) Text

Chong v. Nestlé Waters North America, Inc., Case No. CV 19-10901-DMG (KSx), 2020 WL 7690175 (C.D. Cal. 2020) (bottled water standard of identity and the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990) Text

Maiman v. Alle Processing Corporation, — F.Supp.3d. —, No. CV20-0963-PHX-DGC, 2020 WL 6869412 (D. Az. 2020) (ruling on motion to dismiss, plaintiff arguing defendant overfilled the food package) Text

Clevenger v. Welch Foods, Inc., 501 F.Supp.3d 875 (C.D. Cal. 2020) (slack fill claim over number of fruit snack packs purchasable boxes) Text

Minor v. Baker Mills, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-02901-RS, 2020 WL 11564643 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (deceptive labeling claim over protein content in Kodiak Cake branded products)

Schneider v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., 336 F.R.D. 588 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (false advertising claim over Chipotle’s use of “non-GMO” and “GMO free” when meat and dairy products sourced from animals that ate feed containing GMOs, and the restaurant serves soft drinks containing corn syrup) Text

Cheslow v. Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, 497 F.Supp.3d 540 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (misleading labeling claim alleging packing of white baking chips mislead consumers into thinking they contain chocolate) Text

Zaback v. Kellogg Sales Company, Case No.: 3:20-cv-00268-BEN-MSB, 2020 WL 6381987 (S.D. Cal. 2020) (misleading labeling claim based on product name “V’nilla Almond” granola and vignette of vanilla bean on back of package) Text 

Young v. Neurobrands, LLC, Case No. 18-cv-05907-JSW, 2020 WL 11762212 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over terms “natural flavors” and “no artificial colors and flavors” on beverages that contain DL-malic acid)

Hawyuan Yu v. Dr Pepper Snapple, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-06664-BLF, 2020 WL 5910071 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over use of “natural” and “all natural ingredients” on apple juice and apple sauce labels) Text

Liou v. Organifi, LLC, 491 F.Supp.3d 740 (S.D. Cal. 2020) (case brought because juice label as depicted on website advertised Georgetown University Medical Center verified health claims) Text

Ballard v. Bhang Corporation, Case No. EDCV 19-2329 JGB (KKx), 2020 WL 6018939 (C.D. Cal. 2020) (claim brought because chocolate had less CBD than advertised) Text

Sebastian v. ONE Brands LLC, Case No.: 3:20-CV-00009-L-MDD, 2020 WL 5500224 (S.D. Cal. 2020) (claim brought against protein bar brand alleging label misrepresents amount of sugar, cholesterol, and fiber) Text

Silva v. B&G Foods, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-00137-JST, 2020 WL 6051605 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (misleading labeling claim regarding the use of “0g Trans Fat!” on label of taco shells that contained partially hydrogenated oil)

Jackson v. General Mills, Inc., Case No.: 18cv2634-LAB (BGS), 2020 WL 5106652 (S.D. Cal. 2020) (slack fill case alleging cereal box was only 30% to 50% filled) Text

Allen v. Conagra Foods, Inc., Case No. 3:13-cv-01279-WHO, 2020 WL 4673914 (N.D. Cal. 2020) (plaintiff’s mislabeling claim dismissed because preempted by FFDCA) Text 

Clark v. Perfect Bar, LLC, 816 F. App’x 141 (9th Cir. Aug. 11, 2020) (Dismissal of deceptive labeling claims (“20+ Superfoods” “17G Protein” “The Original Refrigerated Protein Bar”) affirmed) Text

Moore v. Mars Petcare US, Inc., 966 F.3d 1007 (9th Cir. July 28, 2020) (Reversal and remand of dismissal of prescription pet food putative class action) Text

Vizcarra v. Unilever United States, Inc., No. 4:20-CV-02777-YGR, 2020 WL 4016810 (N.D. Cal. July 16, 2020) (Denial of Motion to dismiss in case regarding misbranding of Breyer’s natural vanilla ice cream)

Tabler v. Panera LLC, No. 19-CV-01646-LHK, 2020 WL 3544988 (N.D. Cal. June 30, 2020) (In an amended complaint, plaintiff again failed to sufficiently plead a claim regarding “clean” labeling) Text

Glass v. Glob. Widget, LLC, No. 219CV01906MCEKJN, 2020 WL 3174688 (E.D. Cal. June 15, 2020) (CBD claims partially dismissed, others stayed under the primary jurisdiction doctrine) Text

Silver v. BA Sports Nutrition, LLC, No. 20-CV-00633-SI, 2020 WL 2992873 (N.D. Cal. June 4, 2020) (BodyArmor SportsDrink false advertising as “Superior Hydration” claims dismissed) Text

Colette v. CV Scis., Inc., No. 219CV10227VAPJEMX, 2020 WL 2739861 (C.D. Cal. May 22, 2020) (Action regarding regulation of CBD products stayed under the primary jurisdiction doctrine)

Tucker v. Post Consumer Brands, LLC, No. 19-CV-03993-YGR, 2020 WL 1929368 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 21, 2020) (Denial of motion to dismiss claims related to deceptive marketing and labeling of Honey Bunches of Oats cereals) Text

Buso v. ACH Food Companies, Inc., 445 F. Supp. 3d 1033 (S.D. Cal. April 20, 2020) (Dismissal of Slack-fill case relating to cornbread mix) Text

Clevenger v. Riviana Foods Inc., No. SACV191572JVSADSX, 2020 WL 2527948 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 7, 2020) (Pasta Slack-fill case – motion to certify order for interlocutory appeal granted)

Gardner v. Starkist Co., No. 19-CV-02561-WHO, 2020 WL 1531346 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2020) (Parent company dismissed from case alleging misleading claims regarding tuna products being dolphin-safe and sustainably sourced.) Text

Altes v. Bulletproof 360, Inc., No. 219CV04409ODWSKX, 2020 WL 1062878 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 5, 2020) (Mislabeling claims regarding Bulletproof Coffee) Text

N. Am. Meat Inst. v. Becerra, No. 219CV08569CASFFMX, 2020 WL 919153 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 2020) (Two claims from NAMI’s challenge to California’s Prop 12 allowed to proceed)

Gardner v. Starkist Co., 418 F. Supp. 3d 443 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 2, 2019) (Misleading claims regarding dolphin-safe and sustainably sourced tuna) Text

Tabler v. Panera LLC, No. 19-CV-01646-LHK, 2019 WL 5579529 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 29, 2019) (Claims challenging “clean” labeling dismissed because the plaintiff did not allege reliance with sufficient specificity to satisfy the heightened pleading standard of FRCP 9(b)) Text

Webb v. Trader Joe’s Co., 418 F. Supp. 3d 524 (S.D. Cal. Oct. 29, 2019) (PPIA preempted class action complaint alleging “natural” mislabeling claims) Text

Clevenger v. Riviana Foods Inc., No. SACV191572JVSADSX, 2019 WL 8167916 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 22, 2019) (claims of pasta containing nonfunctional slack-fill dismissed.)

Kennard v. Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., No. 18-CV-04665-YGR, 2019 WL 4278940 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 10, 2019) (Sweet Potato Fries slack-fill case allowed to proceed after denial of defendant’s judgement on the pleadings) Text

Brown v. Starbucks Corp., No. 18CV2286 JM (WVG), 2019 WL 4183936 (S.D. Cal. Sept. 3, 2019) (Partial dismissal of claims related to “natural” claim on sour gummies candy, claims under UCL, FAL, CLRA, fraudulent omission, and breach of implied warranty are allowed to proceed) Text

Beckman v. Arizona Canning Company, LLC, 2019 WL 4277393 (S.D.Cal., 2019) (picture of can of beans did not accurately depict what was in the can)

Brown v. Starbucks Corporation, 2019 WL 4183936, at *1 (S.D.Cal., 2019) (consumer claims that sour gummies sold at Starbucks were not natural as packaged claimed)

Milan v. Clif Bar & Company, 2019 WL 3934918, at *1 (N.D.Cal., 2019) (claims alleging that grocery store brand’s use of terms “humanely raised” on chicken labels was false and misleading were preempted by federal law) Text

Hawkins v. Kroger Company, 906 F.3d 763 (C.A.9 (Cal.) 2018) (labeling claims regarding statement that breadcrumbs contained “0g trans-fat per serving” were not expressly preempted by Nutritional Labeling and Education Act) Text

Schneider v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., 328 F.R.D. 520 (N.D.Cal., 2018) (fact issue existed as to whether restaurant’s claim that its products were “non-GMO” also implied its meat sources were not fed GMO grain)

Perez v. Kroger Co., 336 F.Supp.3d 1137 (C.D.Cal., 2018) (FDA’s interpretation of its “no sugar added” regulation was not plainly erroneous or inconsistent with the regulation) Text

Hadley v. Kellogg Sales Company, 324 F.Supp.3d 1084 (N.D.Cal., 2018) (consumer failed to prove class-wide exposure to challenged health statements, and thus failed to meet predominance class certification requirement) Text

Fitzhenry-Russell v. Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., 326 F.R.D. 592 (N.D.Cal., 2018) (class certification was appropriate, where liability turned on whether “made from real ginger” mark on soda was material misrepresentation)

Organic Consumers Association v. Sanderson Farms, Inc., 284 F.Supp.3d 1005 (N.D.Cal., 2018) (advocacy groups plausibly alleged that a reasonable consumer could find poultry producer’s marketing and advertising materials deceptive) Text

In re Trader Joe’s Tuna Litigation, 289 F.Supp.3d 1074 (C.D.Cal., 2017) (California’s Sherman law regulations prohibiting the misbranding of food were not impliedly preempted by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) Text

Hadley v. Kellogg Sales Company, 273 F.Supp.3d 1052 (N.D.Cal., 2017) (cereal manufacturer’s compliance with FDA regulations did not preclude consumer’s misrepresentation claims under California consumer protection laws) Text

Krommenhock v. Post Foods, LLC, 255 F.Supp.3d 938 (N.D.Cal., 2017) (Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) did not expressly preempt consumers’ false advertising claims against cereal manufacturer) Text

Wilson v. Frito–Lay North America, Inc., 260 F.Supp.3d 1202 (N.D.Cal., 2017) (consumer failed to demonstrate that he relied on “0 grams Trans Fat” label when purchasing potato chips, as would support consumer protection law claims) Text

Brower v. Campbell Soup Company, 243 F.Supp.3d 1124 (S.D.Cal., 2017) (consumers’ claims against soup manufacturer for misleading labels were preempted by the federal law) Text

Hadley v. Kellogg Sales Company, 243 F.Supp.3d 1074 (N.D.Cal., 2017) (consumer failed to allege how statement “MADE WITH Real Fruit” on granola and breakfast bars was misleading in violation of California law) Text

Hawkins v. Kellogg Company, 224 F.Supp.3d 1002 (S.D.Cal., 2016) (consumer’s claims that cookie manufacturer’s use of partially hydrogenated oil violated California law were preempted by federal law) Text

Backus v. Nestlé USA, Inc., 167 F.Supp.3d 1068 (N.D.Cal., 2016) (claims alleging that coffee-creamer producer’s use of partially hydrogenated oil violated California law were preempted by federal law) Text

Lengen v. General Mills, Inc., 185 F.Supp.3d 1213 (E.D.Cal., 2016) (consumers’ claims for injunctive relief arising out of contamination of gluten-free cereal would be dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction) Text

Romero v. Flowers Bakeries, LLC, 2016 WL 469370, at *1 (N.D.Cal., 2016) (staying consumer’s claims alleging that snack food products were deceptively labeled as “all natural” pending FDA’s rulemaking process was warranted)

In re Coca-Cola Products Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig. (No. II), No. 14MD02555JSWMEJ, 2015 WL 5043846 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 26, 2015) (no artificial flavors. no preservatives added. since 1886.”) Text

Mosely v. Vitalize Labs, LLC, No. 13 CV 2470 RJD RLM, 2015 WL 5022635 (E.D.N.Y. Aug. 24, 2015) (fraudulently and deceptively marketed itself as delivering a “boost” to consumers’ immune systems) Text

Samet v. Procter & Gamble Co., No. 5:12-CV-01891 PSG, 2015 WL 5012828 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 24, 2015) (reconsideration of their unjust enrichment/quasi-contract claim) Text

Clay v. Cytosport, Inc., No. 15-CV-165 L DHB, 2015 WL 5007884 (S.D. Cal. Aug. 19, 2015) (amount of protein) Text

Gallagher v. Bayer AG, No. 14-CV-04601-WHO, 2015 WL 4932292 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 18, 2015) ( “supports heart health” and “supports immunity”) Text

Nguyen v. Medora Holdings, LLC, No. 5:14-CV-00618-PSG, 2015 WL 4932836 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 18, 2015) (“all natural”, contain GMO) Text

Backus v. Gen. Mills, Inc., No. 15-CV-01964-TEH, 2015 WL 4932687 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 18, 2015) (partially hydrogenated vegetable oils) Text

Guttmann v. Nissin Foods (U.S.A.) Co., Inc., No. C 15-00567 WHA, 2015 WL 4881073 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 14, 2015) (artificial trans-fat) Text

Mee v. I A Nutrition, Inc., No. C-14-5006 MMC, 2015 WL 4776301 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 13, 2015) (class action, “numerous false and misleading statements on the labels”) Text

Khasin v. R. C. Bigelow, Inc., No. 12-CV-02204-WHO, 2015 WL 4874787 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 12, 2015) (false health claims by promoting the presence of antioxidants in its tea products and claiming associated health benefits)

Kosta v. Del Monte Foods, Inc., No. 12-CV-1722 YGR, 2015 WL 4593175 (N.D. Cal. July 30, 2015) (antioxidant, natural source, no artificial flavors or preservatives) Text

Nowrouzi v. Maker’s Mark Distillery, Inc., No. 14CV2885 JAH NHS, 2015 WL 4523551 (S.D. Cal. July 27, 2015) (“handmade” class action) Text

Anhing Corp. v. Thuan Phong Co. Ltd., No. CV1305167BROMANX, 2015 WL 4517846 (C.D. Cal. July 24, 2015) (trademark over food name)

Guttmann v. Nissin Foods (U.S.A.) Co., Inc., No. C 15-00567 WHA, 2015 WL 4309427 (N.D. Cal. July 15, 2015) (“0g Trans Fat”) Text

Vassigh v. Bai Brands LLC, No. 14-CV-05127-HSG, 2015 WL 4238886 (N.D. Cal. July 13, 2015) (“Antioxidant Infusions,” “Antioxidant Packed Beverage,” “Antioxidant Packed,”) Text

Belli v. Nestle USA, Inc., No. 5:14-CV-00286-PSG, 2015 WL 4197045 (N.D. Cal. July 10, 2015) (“All Natural”) Text

Trazo v. Nestle USA, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-02272-PSG, 2015 WL 4196973 (N.D. Cal. July 10, 2015) (all natural) Text

Coffey v. Nestle USA, Inc., No. 5:14-CV-00288-PSG, 2015 WL 4197082 (N.D. Cal. July 10, 2015) (quasi contract claim) Text

Khasin v. R. C. Bigelow, Inc., No. 12-CV-02204-WHO, 2015 WL 4104868 (N.D. Cal. July 7, 2015) (false health claims by promoting the presence of antioxidants in its tea products and claiming associated health benefits) Text

Brod v. Sioux Honey Ass’n Co-op., No. 13-15584, 2015 WL 3942982 (9th Cir. June 29, 2015) (honey did not contain pollen) Text

Zakaria v. Gerber Products Co., No. LA CV15-00200 JAK EX, 2015 WL 3827654 (C.D. Cal. June 18, 2015) reconsideration denied, No. LACV1500200JAKEX, 2015 WL 4379743 (C.D. Cal. July 14, 2015) (misrepresented product contains partially hydrolyzed whey protein, reduces the risk of infants developing atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema)

Lanovaz v. Twinings N. Am., Inc., No. 5:12-CV-02646-RMW, 2015 WL 3627015 (N.D. Cal. June 10, 2015) (“Natural Source of Antioxidants”) Text

Leonhart v. Nature’s Path Foods, Inc, No. 13-CV-00492-BLF, 2015 WL 3548212 (N.D. Cal. June 5, 2015) (alleged misbranding) Text

Sciortino v. Pepsico, Inc., No. C-14-0478 EMC, 2015 WL 3544522 (N.D. Cal. June 5, 2015) (intentional concealment and/or failure to warn contain a harmful and carcinogenic chemical) Text

Eat Right Foods, Ltd. v. Whole Foods Mkt., Inc., No. C13-2174RSM, 2015 WL 2345183 (W.D. Wash. May 14, 2015) (“EAT RIGHT” trademark) Text

Romero v. Flowers Bakeries, LLC, No. 14-CV-05189-BLF, 2015 WL 2125004 (N.D. Cal. May 6, 2015) (‘no artificial preservatives, colors and flavors” and product labels that “depict stalks of wheat and pots of honey) Text

Clearly Food & Beverage Co. v. Top Shelf Beverages, Inc., No. C13-1763JLR, 2015 WL 1926503 (W.D. Wash. Apr. 28, 2015) (label trademark dispute) Text

Pardini v. Unilever United States, Inc., No. 13-CV-01675-SC, 2015 WL 1744340 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 15, 2015) (zero grams of fat per serving, zero calories per serving) Text

Anderson v. The Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. 5:14-CV-03895-EJD, 2015 WL 1744279 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 8, 2015) (“all natural”) Text

Cortina v. Goya Foods, Inc., No. 14-CV-169-L NLS, 2015 WL 1411336 (S.D. Cal. Mar. 19, 2015) (levels of 4–MeI, a potential carcinogen, in beverages) Text

Lilly v. Jamba Juice Co., No. 13-CV-02998-JST, 2015 WL 1248027 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 18, 2015) (class certification, all natural) Text

Reid v. Johnson & Johnson, 780 F.3d 952 (9th Cir. 2015) (“No Trans Fat” and contains plant stanol esters that lower cholesterol) Text

Perez v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 13CV1687-LAB BGS, 2015 WL 1034141 (S.D. Cal. Mar. 10, 2015) (artificial trans-fat) Text

Major v. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-03067-EJD, 2015 WL 859491 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 26, 2015) (no sugar added, class certification) Text

Wilson v. Frito-Lay N. Am., Inc., No. 12-1586 SC, 2015 WL 846546 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 25, 2015) (discovery deadline) Text

In re ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. CV 11-05379 MMM, 2015 WL 1062756 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 23, 2015) (genetically modified organisms (GMO), as “100% Natural.”)

Miller v. Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., No. C 12-04936 LB, 2015 WL 758094(N.D. Cal Feb. 20, 2015) (“white chocolate”)

Musgrave v. ICC/Marie Callender’s Gourmet Products Div., No. 14-CV-02006-JST, 2015 WL 510919 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 5, 2015) (“all natural”, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate) Text

Kumar v. Salov N. Am. Corp., No. 14-CV-2411-YGR, 2015 WL 457692 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 3, 2015) (“Imported from Italy”, “extra virgin”)

Swearingen v. Attune Foods, Inc., No. C 13-4541 SBA, 2015 WL 370167 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2015) (evaporated cane juice) Text

Richards v. Safeway Inc., No. 13-CV-04317-JD, 2015 WL 163393 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 12, 2015) (100% Natural, order to dismiss) Text

Salazar v. Honest Tea, Inc., No. 2:13-CV-02318-KJM-EF, 2015 WL 75223 (E.D. Cal. Jan. 6, 2015) (antioxidant nutrient content claims) Text

Compassion Over Killing v. Food & Drug Admin., No. 13-CV-01385-VC, 2014 WL 7336231 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 23, 2014) (labeling of eggs by how they treat chickens) Text

Bruton v. Gerber Products Co., No. 12-CV-02412-LHK, 2014 WL 7206633 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 18, 2014) (“nutrient content claims”) Text

Werdebaugh v. Blue Diamond Growers, No. 12-CV-02724-LHK, 2014 WL 7148923 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 15, 2014) (evaporated cane syrup, all natural) Text

Brazil v. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, No. 12-CV-01831-LHK, 2014 WL 6901867 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 8, 2014) (“all natural”) Text

Rahman v. Mott’s LLP, No. 13-CV-03482-SI, 2014 WL 6815779 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 3, 2014) (No Sugar Added, class certification) Text

Leonhart v. Nature’s Path Foods, Inc, No. 13-CV-00492-BLF, 2014 WL 6657809 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 21, 2014) (claims of misbranding) Text

Thomas v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 12-CV-02908-BLF, 2014 WL 5872808 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 12, 2014) (contain various misrepresentations that are misleading and deceptive to consumers) Text

Brazil v. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, No. 12-CV-01831-LHK, 2014 WL 5794873 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 6, 2014) (“all natural”) Text

Ruiz v. Darigold, Inc. / Nw. Dairy Ass’n, No. C14-1283RSL, 2014 WL 5599989 (W.D. Wash. Nov. 3, 2014) (misrepresented the conditions under which its products were produced)

Garrett v. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, No. 5:12-CV-02546-LHK, 2014 WL 5302090 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 16, 2014) ( “Excellent Source of Omega 3” and endorsed by the American Heart Association) Text

Rahman v. Mott’s LLP, No. CV 13-3482 SI, 2014 WL 5282106 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 15, 2014) reconsideration denied, No. 13-CV-03482-SI, 2014 WL 6815779 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 3, 2014) (No Sugar Added) Text

Ham v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., 70 F. Supp. 3d 1188 (N.D. Cal. 2014) (synthetic ingredient organic and “all natural”) Text

Miller v. Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., No. C 12-04936 LB, 2014 WL 4978433 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 2, 2014) (“white chocolate”, class action) Text

Johnson v. Triple Leaf Tea Inc., No. C-14-1570 MMC, 2014 WL 4744558 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 23, 2014) (claim product has ingredients to help one diet or lose weight) Text

Lilly v. Jamba Juice Co., No. 13-CV-02998-JST, 2014 WL 4652283 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2014) (“all natural”) Text

Kreation Juicery, Inc. v. Shekarchi, No. CV 14-658 DMG ASX, 2014 WL 7564679 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 17, 2014) (branding)

De Keczer v. Tetley USA, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-02409-EJD, 2014 WL 4288547 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 28, 2014) (“misbranding”) Text

Maxwell v. Unilever United States, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-01736-EJD, 2014 WL 4275712 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 28, 2014) (class action, “all natural”) Text

Engurasoff v. Coca-Cola Co., No. C 13-03990 JSW, 2014 WL 4145409 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 21, 2014) (whether phosphoric acid was an artificial ingredient) Text

Figy v. Frito-Lay N. Am., Inc., 67 F. Supp. 3d 1075 (N.D. Cal. 2014) (“made with all natural ingredients” “low fat” and “fat free”) Text

Swearingen v. Amazon Pres. Partners, Inc., No. 13-CV-04402-WHO, 2014 WL 3934000 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 11, 2014) (evaporated cane juice, class action) Text

Saubers v. Kashi Co., 39 F. Supp. 3d 1108 (S.D. Cal. 2014) (class action, evaporated cane syrup) Text

Gitson v. Trader Joe’s Co., 63 F. Supp. 3d 1114 (N.D. Cal. 2014) (“substantially similar” label) Text

In re ConAgra Foods, Inc., 302 F.R.D. 537 (C.D. Cal. 2014) (“100% Natural”, GMO)

Hall v. Diamond Foods, Inc, No. C-14-2148 MMC, 2014 WL 3779012 (N.D. Cal. July 31, 2014) (“Reduced Fat Sea Salt Chips”) Text

Swearingen v. Pac. Foods of Oregon, Inc., No. 13-CV-04157-JD, 2014 WL 3767052 (N.D. Cal. July 31, 2014) (“evaporated cane syrup”, class action)

Peterson v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. 13-CV-3158-L NLS, 2014 WL 3741853 (S.D. Cal. July 29, 2014) (No MSG, No MSG Added) Text

In re Ferrero Litig., 583 F. App’x 665 (9th Cir. 2014) (misleadingly advertising as a healthy breakfast food) Text

Larsen v. Trader Joe’s Co., No. 11-CV-05188-WHO, 2014 WL 3404531 (N.D. Cal. July 11, 2014), appeal dismissed (Nov. 17, 2014) (attorney’s fees, “All Natural” or “100% Natural”) Text

Figy v. Amy’s Kitchen, Inc, 37 F. Supp. 3d 1109 (N.D. Cal. 2014) judgment set aside, No. C 13-03816-SI, 2014 WL 3362178 (N.D. Cal. July 7, 2014) (“evaporated cane juice”) Text

Figy v. Amy’s Kitchen, Inc, No. C 13-03816-SI, 2014 WL 3362178 (N.D. Cal. July 7, 2014)( “evaporated cane juice” or “organic evaporated cane juice”) Text

Alamilla v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., 30 F. Supp. 3d 943 (N.D. Cal. 2014)( alleging the defendants’ juice products were misleadingly labeled and advertised) Text

Swearingen v. Santa Cruz Natural Inc, No. C 13-04291 SI, 2014 WL 2967585 (N.D. Cal. July 1, 2014)(“organic evaporated cane juice”, class action) Text

Anderson v. The Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. SACV 13-1747-DOC ANX, 2014 WL 2967603 (C.D. Cal. July 1, 2014)(“all natural”) Text

Bruton v. Gerber Products Co., No. 12-CV-02412-LHK, 2014 WL 2860995 (N.D. Cal. June 23, 2014)( “nutrient content claims”)

Brazil v. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, No. 12-CV-01831-LHK, 2014 WL 2738179 (N.D. Cal. June 16, 2014)(“all natural”)

Arens v. Popcorn, Indiana, LLC, No. 14-CV-1323-SC, 2014 WL 2737412 (N.D. Cal. June 16, 2014)( “FIT” popcorn products) Text

Major v. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-03067 EJD, 2013 WL 2558125 (N.D. Cal. June 10, 2013)(order denying class certification, no sugar added) Text

Jones v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. C 12-01633 CRB, 2014 WL 2702726 (N.D. Cal. June 13, 2014)( ‘100% NATURAL’) Text

Gustavson v. Mars, Inc., No. 13-CV-04537, 2014 WL 2604774 (N.D. Cal. June 10, 2014)( “natural source of cocoa flavanols”, unlawful and misleading “calorie related nutrient content” claims on their labels) Text

Gitson v. Clover Stornetta Farms, No. C-13-01517(EDL), 2014 WL 2638203 (N.D. Cal. June 9, 2014) (“Organic Evaporated Cane Juice”)

Salazar v. Honest Tea, Inc., 74 F. Supp. 3d 1304 (E.D. Cal. 2014)(amount of antioxidants represented on their labels) Text

Garrison v. Whole Foods Mkt. Grp., Inc., No. 13-CV-05222-VC, 2014 WL 2451290 (N.D. Cal. June 2, 2014) (“All Natural,” when in fact they contain Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate) Text

Smedt v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. 5:12-CV-03029-EJD, 2014 WL 2466881 (N.D. Cal. May 30, 2014)(no trans fat, evaporated cane juice, all natural, class action) Text

Brazil v. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, No. 12-CV-01831-LHK, 2014 WL 2466559 (N.D. Cal. May 30, 2014), appeal dismissed (Nov. 17, 2014)( “all natural.”) Text

Swearingen v. Late July Snacks LLC, No. C-13-4324 EMC, 2014 WL 2215878 (N.D. Cal. May 29, 2014)(evaporated cane juice, class action) Text

Surzyn v. Diamond Foods, Inc., No. C 14-0136 SBA, 2014 WL 2212216 (N.D. Cal. May 28, 2014)(all natural contain maltodextrin and/or dextrose) Text

Werdebaugh v. Blue Diamond Growers, No. 12-CV-2724-LHK, 2014 WL 2191901 (N.D. Cal. May 23, 2014)(all natural, evaporated cane sugar) Text

Swearingen v. Yucatan Foods, L.P., 59 F. Supp. 3d 961 (N.D. Cal. 2014)(evaporated cane juice)

Avila v. Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Inc., No. 5:13-CV-00335-EJD, 2014 WL 2090045 (N.D. Cal. May 19, 2014)(term evaporated cane juice) Text

Swearingen v. Attune Foods, Inc., No. 25, 2014 WL 2094016 (N.D. Cal. May 19, 2014) vacated, No. C 13-4541 SBA, 2015 WL 370167 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 28, 2015)(evaporated cane juice, class action) Text

Ang v. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., No. 13-CV-01196 WHO (NC), 2014 WL 1940178 (N.D. Cal. May 14, 2014)( misbranded and misleading baked products in violation of state and federal law) Text

Samet v. Procter & Gamble Co., No. 5:12-CV-1891-PSG, 2014 WL 1782821 (N.D. Cal. May 5, 2014)(evaporated cane juice, 0 gram trans fat) Text

Lanovaz v. Twinings N. Am., Inc., No. C-12-02646-RMW, 2014 WL 1652338 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 24, 2014) reconsideration denied, No. C-12-02646-RMW, 2014 WL 7204757 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 17, 2014)(“Natural Source of Antioxidants”) Text

Bishop v. 7-Eleven, Inc., 37 F. Supp. 3d 1058 (N.D. Cal. 2014)(  “0g Trans Fat” and “No Cholesterol” on labels) Text

Essence Imaging Inc. v. Icing Images LLC, No. 2:13-CV-5449-CAS, 2014 WL 1384028 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 9, 2014)(sponges in edible ink cartridges) Text

Thomas v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 5:12-CV-02908 EJD, 2013 WL 1435292 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 9, 2013)(100% Juice, standing) Text

Rahman v. Mott’s LLP, No. CV 13-3482 SI, 2014 WL 1379655 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 8, 2014)(No Sugar Added) Text

Swearingen v. Santa Cruz Natural Inc., No. C 13-04291 SI, 2014 WL 1339775 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 2, 2014) judgment set aside sub nom.  Text   Swearingen v. Santa Cruz Natural Inc, No. C 13-04291 SI, 2014 WL 2967585 (N.D. Cal. July 1, 2014)(class action, “organic evaporated cane juice”) Text

Thomas v. Costco Wholsale Corp., No. 5:12-CV-02908-EJD, 2014 WL 1323192 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2014)(nutrient content claims; claims about antioxidant content;“no sugar added” claims;health claims; “0 grams trans fat” or “no trans fat” claims;“evaporated cane juice” (“ECJ”) claims; synthetic chemical content omissions; “preservative free”)  Text

Pratt v. Whole Foods Mkt. California, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-05652-EJD, 2014 WL 1324288 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2014)(evaporated cane juice, natural, no sugar added) Text

Madenlian v. Flax USA Inc., No. SACV 13-01748 JVS, 2014 WL 7723578 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2014)(artificial ingredients, “All Natural Dairy Free Beverage.”)

Leonhart v. Nature’s Path Foods, Inc., No. 5:13-CV-0492-EJD, 2014 WL 1338161 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 31, 2014)(evaporated cane syrup, no preservatives, low sodium) Text

Bohac v. Gen. Mills, Inc., No. 12-CV-05280-WHO, 2014 WL 1266848 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 26, 2014) ( “100% NATURAL,” alleged presence of genetically modified organisms) Text

Rojas v. Gen. Mills, Inc., No. 12-CV-05099-WHO, 2014 WL 1248017 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 26, 2014)(100% Natural, GMO) Text

Aguiar v. Merisant Co., No. 14-00670-RGKAGRX, 2014 WL 6492220 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 24, 2014)(deceptive marketing, advertising, labeling, and sales of sugar alternative)

Reese v. Odwalla, Inc., 30 F. Supp. 3d 935 (N.D. Cal. 2014)(“evaporated cane juice” and “organic evaporated cane juice”, class action) Text

Hendricks v. StarKist Co., 30 F. Supp. 3d 917 (N.D. Cal. 2014) reconsideration denied, No. 13-CV-729 YGR, 2014 WL 5144551 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 13, 2014)(canned tuna products are underfilled and, thus, substantially underweight) Text

Haggag v. Welch Foods, Inc., No. CV 13-00341-JGB OPX, 2014 WL 1246299 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 24, 2014)(100% Grape Juice, Heart Health Label) Text

Swearingen v. Amazon Pres. Partners, Inc., No. 13-CV-04402-WHO, 2014 WL 1100944 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 18, 2014)(evaporated cane juice, class action)

Gitson v. Trader Joe’s Co., No. 13-CV-01333-WHO, 2014 WL 1048640 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 14, 2014) motion to certify appeal denied, 63 F. Supp. 3d 1114 (N.D. Cal. 2014)(evaporated cane syrup) Text

Victor v. R.C. Bigelow, Inc., No. 13-CV-02976-WHO, 2014 WL 1028881 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 14, 2014)(class action, “delivers healthful antioxidants.”) Text

Ang v. Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., No. 13-CV-01196-WHO, 2014 WL 1024182 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 13, 2014)( misbranded a multitude of “substantially similar” baked good products) Text

Kane v. Chobani, Inc., 973 F. Supp. 2d 1120 (N.D. Cal. 2014)(evaporated cane syrup) Text

Lilly v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., 743 F.3d 662 (9th Cir. 2014)(misrepresenting sodium content of sunflower seeds by focusing exclusively on kernels) Text

Astiana v. Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., No. C-10-04387 PJH (EDL), 2014 WL 694745 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 21, 2014)(documents at issue is privileged and constitutes attorney work product, “all natural”) Text

Avoy v. Turtle Mountain, LLC, No. 13-CV-0236-LHK, 2014 WL 587173 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 14, 2014)( “organic dehydrated cane juice” or “organic evaporated cane juice”) Text

Swearingen v. Yucatan Foods, L.P., 24 F. Supp. 3d 889 (N.D. Cal.) on reconsideration, 59 F. Supp. 3d 961 (N.D. Cal. 2014)(evaporated cane juice) Text

Rahman v. Mott’s LLP, No. CV 13-3482 SI, 2014 WL 325241 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 29, 2014)(“No Sugar Added”) Text

Pardini v. Unilever United States, Inc., No. 13-1675 SC, 2014 WL 265663 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 22, 2014)(“0 Calories per serving” and “0 g Trans Fat* per serving.”) Text

Bruton v. Gerber Products Co., No. 12-CV-02412-LHK, 2014 WL 172111 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 15, 2014)( “nutrient content claims,”) Text

Gitson v. Clover Stornetta Farms, No. C-13-01517 EDL, 2014 WL 172338 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 15, 2014) on reconsideration, No. C-13-01517(EDL), 2014 WL 2638203 (N.D. Cal. June 9, 2014)( “Organic Evaporated Cane Juice”) Text

Gustavson v. Wrigley Sales Co., No. 12-CV-01861-LHK, 2014 WL 60197 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 7, 2014), appeal dismissed (Aug. 5, 2014)( “sugar free”) Text

Astiana v. Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., No. C 10-4387 PJH, 2014 WL 60097 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 7, 2014)(alkalized cocoa and were labeled “all natural.”) Text

Lanovaz v. Twinings N. Am., Inc., No. C-12-02646-RMW, 2014 WL 46822 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 6, 2014)(“Natural Source of Antioxidants”) Text

Ogden v. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, No. 5:12-CV-01828-LHK, 2014 WL 27527 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 2, 2014)(“misbranded”, health claims, class action) Text

Samet v. Procter & Gamble Co., No. 5:12-CV-01891-PSG, 2013 WL 6491143 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 10, 2013)( amount of trans fat, the use of evaporated cane juice, and a description of the product as “healthy.”) Text

Ang v. Whitewave Foods Co., No. 13-CV-1953, 2013 WL 6492353 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 10, 2013)(misbranding of food, evaporated cane juice) Text

Figy v. Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., No. CV 13-03816 SI, 2013 WL 6169503 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 25, 2013)(“evaporated cane juice” or “organic evaporated cane juice”) Text

Weeks v. Kellogg Co., No. CV 09-08102 MMM RZX, 2013 WL 6531177 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 23, 2013)(label claim consuming small amounts of the cereal will improve children’s health and immune systems)

Allen v. Conagra Foods, Inc., No. 13-CV-01279-JST, 2013 WL 6000456 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 12, 2013)(appropriate serving size, and made truthful statements about the fat and calorie content) Text

Maple v. Costco Warehouse Corp., No. CV–12–5166–RMP, 2013 WL 5885389 (E.D.Wash. Nov. 1, 2013)(“natural tonic”, “natural caffeine”) Text

Wilson v. Frito-Lay N. Am., Inc., 961 F. Supp. 2d 1134 (N.D. Cal. 2013)(all natural, 0 grams trans fat, No MSG) Text

Bohac v. Gen. Mills, Inc., No. 12-CV-05280-WHO, 2013 WL 5587924 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 10, 2013)( “100% NATURAL,” alleged presence of genetically modified organisms) Text

Janney v. Gen. Mills, No. 12-CV-03919-WHO, 2013 WL 5587945 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 10, 2013)(natural, high fructose corn syrup) Text

Vosk Int’l Co. v. Zao Gruppa Predpriyatij Ost, No. C11-1488RSL, 2013 WL 5588296 (W.D. Wash. Oct. 9, 2013)(trademark registration of imported beverage) Text

Rojas v. Gen. Mills, Inc., No. 12-CV-05099-WHO, 2013 WL 5568389 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 9, 2013)(100% Natural, GMO)

Gitson v. Trader Joe’s Co., No. 13-CV-01333-WHO, 2013 WL 5513711 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 4, 2013)(Evaporated Cane Juice) Text

Morgan v. Wallaby Yogurt Co., Inc., No. 13-CV-00296-WHO, 2013 WL 5514563 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 4, 2013)(class action, ‘evaporated cane juice’ or ‘organic evaporated cane juice’) Text

Werdebaugh v. Blue Diamond Growers, No. 12-CV-02724-LHK, 2013 WL 5487236 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 2, 2013)(evaporated cane syrup, all natural) Text

Simpson v. California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., 989 F. Supp. 2d 1015 (S.D. Cal. 2013)(artificial trans fatty acids use) Text

Manchouck v. Mondelez Int’l Inc., No. C 13-02148 WHA, 2013 WL 5400285 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 26, 2013) aff’d sub nom. Manchouck v. Mondelez Int’l, Inc., 603 F. App’x 632 (9th Cir. 2015)(made with real fruit) Text

Park v. Welch Foods, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-06449-PSG, 2013 WL 5405318 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 26, 2013)(no sugar added, all natural, no artificial flavors, motion to dismiss) Text

Brazil v. Dole Food Co., Inc., No. 12-CV-01831-LHK, 2013 WL 5312418 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 23, 2013)( “all natural”) Text

Kane v. Chobani, Inc., No. 12-CV-02425-LHK, 2013 WL 5289253 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 19, 2013)(evaporated cane syrup) Text

Allen v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. 13-CV-01279-JST, 2013 WL 4737421 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 3, 2013)(a liquid butter substitute, as having “zero fat” and “zero calories.”)Text

Gustavson v. Wrigley Sales Co., 961 F. Supp. 2d 1100 (N.D. Cal. 2013)(“low calorie,” “sugar free,” and “serving size”) Text

Parker v. J.M. Smucker Co., No. C 13-0690 SC, 2013 WL 4516156 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 23, 2013)(all natural, gmo) Text

Monster Beverage Corp. v. Herrera, No. EDCV 13-00786-VAP, 2013 WL 4573959 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 22, 2013)(provide substantiation for some of its marketing claims)

Smedt v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. 5:12-CV-03029 EJD, 2013 WL 4455495 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 16, 2013)(nutritional value claims, class action) Text

In re ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. CV 11-05379-MMM AGRX, 2013 WL 4259467 (C.D. Cal. Aug. 12, 2013)( “100% Natural,” made from genetically-modified organisms)

Trazo v. Nestle USA, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-2272 PSG, 2013 WL 4083218 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 9, 2013) on reconsideration, No. 5:12-CV-02272-PSG, 2015 WL 4196973 (N.D. Cal. July 10, 2015)(all natural, low calorie, evaporated cane syrup) Text

Del Real, LLC v. Harris, 966 F. Supp. 2d 1047 (E.D. Cal. 2013)( California Fair Packaging and Labeling Act CFPLA’s slack fill regulations, arguing they are preempted as applied to meat and poultry products regulated by the Federal Meat Inspection Act (“FMIA”) and Poultry Products Inspection Act (“PPIA”)) Text

Clancy v. The Bromley Tea Co., No. 12-CV-03003-JST, 2013 WL 4081632 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 9, 2013)(health claims) Text

Bishop v. 7-Eleven, Inc., No. 5:12-CV-02621 EJD, 2013 WL 4014174 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 5, 2013)( nutrient content claims, including “0 grams Trans Fat” and “No Cholesterol” claims, “all natural”) Text

Park v. Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., 964 F. Supp. 2d 1088 (N.D. Cal. 2013)(“all natural”, motion to transfer) Text

Kane v. Chobani, Inc., No. 12-CV-02425-LHK, 2013 WL 3991107 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 2, 2013)(evaporated cane syrup) Text

Kane v. Chobani, Inc., No. 12-CV-02425-LHK, 2013 WL 3776172 (N.D. Cal. July 15, 2013)(evaporated cane syrup)

Cox v. Gruma Corp., No. 12-CV-6502 YGR, 2013 WL 3828800 (N.D. Cal. July 11, 2013)(“all natural” genetically modified organisms) Text

Brazil v. Dole Food Co., 935 F. Supp. 2d 947 (N.D. Cal. 2013)(“ ‘All Natural,’ fresh, antioxidant, sugar-free and other nutrient content claims,”) Text

Bronson v. Johnson & Johnson, Inc., No. C 12-04184 CRB, 2013 WL 5731817 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 22, 2013) Text

Bruton v. Gerber Products Co., 961 F. Supp. 2d 1062 (N.D. Cal. 2013)( “Excellent Source,” “Good Source,” “As Healthy As Fresh,” and “No Added Sugar”) Text

Hill v. Robert’s Am. Gourmet Food, LLC, No. C1380166MISCJSTEDL, 2013 WL 5118943 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 13, 2013)(“all natural”)

Thurston v. Bear Naked, Inc., No. 11-CV-2985-H BGS, 2013 WL 5664985 (S.D. Cal. July 30, 2013)(“100% Pure & Natural” or “100% Natural”)

Barnes v. Campbell Soup Co., No. C 12-05185 JSW, 2013 WL 5530017 (N.D. Cal. July 25, 2013)(products as “100% Natural” and comprised solely of 100% natural ingredients)

Hood v. Wholesoy & Co, Modesto Wholesoy Co. LLC, No. 12-CV-5550-YGR, 2013 WL 3553979 (N.D. Cal. July 12, 2013)(“Evaporated Cane Juice”)

Kane v. Chobani, Inc., No. 12-CV-02425-LHK, 2013 WL 3703981 (N.D. Cal. July 12, 2013) vacated, No. 12-CV-02425-LHK, 2013 WL 5529723 (N.D. Cal. July 25, 2013) and on reconsideration, No. 12-CV-02425-LHK, 2013 WL 5289253 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 19, 2013)(evaporated cane syrup) Text

Hill v. Robert’s Am. Gourmet Food, LLC, No. 13-CV-00696-YGR, 2013 WL 3476801 (N.D. Cal. July 10, 2013)(“all natural”) Text

Pardini v. Unilever United States, Inc., 961 F. Supp. 2d 1048 (N.D. Cal. 2013)(serving size preemption, nutritional values) Text

Ivie v. Kraft Foods Global, Inc., 961 F. Supp. 2d 1033 (N.D. Cal. 2013)( “bears or contains any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative”) Text

Henderson v. J.M. Smucker Co., No. CV 10-4524-GHK VBKX, 2013 WL 3146774 (C.D. Cal. June 19, 2013), appeal dismissed (May 28, 2014)(motion for attorney’s fees)

Samet v. Procter & Gamble Co., No. 5:12-CV-01891 PSG, 2013 WL 3124647 (N.D. Cal. June 18, 2013) reconsideration granted sub nom. Samet v. Procter & Gamble Co., No. 5:12-CV-01891 PSG, 2015 WL 5012828 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 24, 2015) ( “0 Grams Trans Fat,”, evaporated cane juice) Text

Janney v. Mills, 944 F. Supp. 2d 806 (N.D. Cal. 2013) (“natural”) Text

Kosta v. Del Monte Corp., No. 12-CV-01722-YGR, 2013 WL 2147413 (N.D. Cal. May 15, 2013)(fresh, all natural, antioxidant) Text

Tobin v. Conopco, Inc., No. C 12-05881 JSW, 2013 WL 1729845 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 22, 2013)( “All Natural,” when these products contained alkalized cocoa) Text

Ogden v. Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, 292 F.R.D. 620 (N.D. Cal. 2013)(class action, “Rich in Natural Omega–3” or “Excellent Source Omega–3”) Text

Perea v. Walgreen Co., 939 F. Supp. 2d 1026 (C.D. Cal. 2013) (“100% Honey, pollen removed) Text

Maxwell v. Unilever U.S., Inc., No. 5:12-CV-01736-EJD, 2013 WL 1435232 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 9, 2013) (class action “Misbranded Food Products”) Text

Miller v. Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., No. C 12-04936 LB, 2013 WL 1402682 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 5, 2013) (“white chocolate” class action) Text

Wilson v. Frito-Lay N. Am., Inc., No. 12-1586 SC, 2013 WL 1320468 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 1, 2013) (motion to dismiss, all natural, 0 grams trans-fat, no msg)

Cardona v. Target Corp., No. CV 12-1148-GHK SPX, 2013 WL 1181963 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 20, 2013) (honey without pollen)

Morgan v. Wallaby Yogurt Co., Inc., No. 13-CV-00296-WHO, 2014 WL 1017879 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 13, 2014) (‘evaporated cane juice’) Text

Astiana v. Kashi Co., 295 F.R.D. 490 (S.D. Cal. 2013) (“Nothing Artificial” or “All Natural.”)

Astiana v. Kashi Co., 291 F.R.D. 493 (S.D. Cal. 2013) (food products as being “Nothing Artificial” or “All Natural.”)

Brod v. Sioux Honey Ass’n, Co-op., 927 F. Supp. 2d 811 (N.D. Cal. 2013) aff’d, No. 13-15584, 2015 WL 3942982 (9th Cir. June 29, 2015) (honey did not contain pollen) Text

Ivie v. Kraft Foods Global, Inc., No. C-12-02554-RMW, 2013 WL 685372 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 25, 2013) (“bears or contains any artificial flavoring, artificial coloring, or chemical preservative”) Text

Lanovaz v. Twinings N. Am., Inc., No. C-12-02646-RMW, 2013 WL 675929 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 25, 2013) reconsideration denied Text, No. 5:12-CV-02646-RMW, 2015 WL 3627015 (N.D. Cal. June 10, 2015) (“natural source of antioxidants”) Text

Route v. Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., No. CV 12-7350-GW JEMX, 2013 WL 658251 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 21, 2013) (false advertising claims about the health benefits from prebiotics in infant formula)

Pom Wonderful LLC v. Coca Cola Co., No. CV 08-06237 SJO FMOX, 2013 WL 543361 (C.D. Cal. Feb. 13, 2013) (percentage of pomegranate)

Del Real, LLC v. Harris, No. 1:12-CV-01669-LJO, 2013 WL 522805 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 11, 2013) (nonfunctional slack fill provisions) Text

Larsen v. Trader Joe’s Co., 917 F. Supp. 2d 1019 (N.D. Cal. 2013) (“All Natural” and “100% Natural”) Text

Ross v. Sioux Honey Ass’n, Co-op., No. C-12-1645 EMC, 2013 WL 146367 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 14, 2013), appeal dismissed (June 26, 2013) (Honey claim, despite no pollen) Text

Colucci v. ZonePerfect Nutrition Co., No. 12-2907-SC, 2012 WL 6737800 (N.D. Cal. Dec. 28, 2012) (“All–Natural Nutrition Bars”) Text

Overton v. CVS Caremark Corp., No. SACV 12-0982 DOC ANX, 2012 WL 10901827 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 11, 2012) (honey “natural, when pollen has been removed)

Ries v. Arizona Beverages USA LLC, 287 F.R.D. 523 (N.D. Cal. 2012) (“All Natural,” high fructose corn syrup)

Jones v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., 912 F. Supp. 2d 889 (N.D. Cal. 2012) (100% natural) Text

Miller v. Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., 912 F. Supp. 2d 861 (N.D. Cal. 2012) (“white” or “white chocolate flavored”) Text

Khasin v. Hershey Co., No. 5:12-CV-01862 EJD, 2012 WL 5471153 (N.D. Cal. Nov. 9, 2012) (antioxidant claims, chocolate and cocoa products) Text

Red v. Kraft Foods Inc., No. CV 10-01028-GW AGRX, 2012 WL 5502754 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 25, 2012) (misleading because the products contained certain amounts of one or more of the following ingredients: partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (trans fat), white flour, disodium guanylate, high fructose corn syrup, monosodium glutamate, and sugar)

Astiana v. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc., No. C-11-2910 EMC, 2012 WL 4892391 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 12, 2012) (“All Natural Flavors”) Text

In re ConAgra Foods Inc., 908 F. Supp. 2d 1090 (C.D. Cal. 2012) (“100% Natural,”, genetically modified organisms) Text

Haggar Int’l Corp. v. United Co. for Food Indus. Corp., 906 F. Supp. 2d 96 (E.D.N.Y. 2012) (registered trademark “MONTANA”) Text

Astiana v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., 905 F. Supp. 2d 1013 (N.D. Cal. 2012) rev’d and remanded, 783 F.3d 753 (9th Cir. 2015) (terms “all natural,” “pure natural,” and “pure, natural & organic”) Text

Cabral v. Supple, LLC, No. EDCV 12-00085-MWF, 2012 WL 4343867 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 19, 2012) (key ingredients are ‘clinically proven’)

Reid v. Johnson & Johnson, No. 11CV1310 L BLM, 2012 WL 4108114 (S.D. Cal. Sept. 18, 2012) Text aff’d in part, rev’d in part, 780 F.3d 952 (9th Cir. 2015) (“Proven to Reduce Cholesterol”; “No Trans Fat”; “No Trans Fatty Acids”; and “Each serving contains .85g of Plant Stanol Esters.”) Text

Anderson v. Jamba Juice Co., 888 F. Supp. 2d 1000 (N.D. Cal. 2012) (“all natural”) Text

Dennis v. Kellogg Co., 697 F.3d 858 (9th Cir. 2012) (set aside settlement) Text

All One God Faith, Inc. v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. C 09-3517 SI, 2012 WL 3257660 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 8, 2012) ( products are not “organic” as that term is understood by consumers because the products are made from conventional agricultural material rather than organic material) Text

United States v. Townsley, No. C 10-00428 CRB, 2012 WL 3137989 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 1, 2012)( falsely representing that the ingredients in CLF’s fertilizer) Text

Brown v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. C 11-03082 LB, 2012 WL 3138013 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 1, 2012)(organic)

W. Sugar Co-op. v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., No. CV 11-3473 CBM MANX, 2012 WL 3101659 (C.D. Cal. July 31, 2012)( “HFCS is corn sugar,” “HFCS is natural,” and “HFCS is the same as sugar.”)

Astiana v. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc., No. C-11-2910 EMC, 2012 WL 2990766 (N.D. Cal. July 20, 2012)( “All Natural Flavors”) Text

Delacruz v. Cytosport, Inc., No. C 11-3532 CW, 2012 WL 2563857 (N.D. Cal. June 28, 2012)( “health fats”, “nutritional drink”) Text

Carrea v. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc., 475 F. App’x 113 (9th Cir. 2012)(  “0g Trans Fat” statement)

Hairston v. S. Beach Beverage Co., No. CV 12-1429-JFW DTBX, 2012 WL 1893818 (C.D. Cal. May 18, 2012)( ‘All Natural’)

Pom Wonderful LLC v. Coca-Cola Co., 679 F.3d 1170 (9th Cir. 2012) rev’d, 134 S. Ct. 2228, 189 L. Ed. 2d 141 (2014)(percentage pomegranate) Text

Pappas v. Naked Juice Co of Glendora, Inc., No. LA CV11-08276 JAK, 2012 WL 1925598 (C.D. Cal. May 14, 2012)(“all natural”, “100% juice”)

Lam v. Gen. Mills, Inc., 859 F. Supp. 2d 1097 (N.D. Cal. 2012)(“fruit flavored” and “naturally flavored”, gluten free) Text

Vicuna v. Alexia Foods, Inc., No. C 11-6119 PJH, 2012 WL 1497507 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 27, 2012)(all natural, “disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate”)

Red v. Kraft Foods, Inc., No. CV 10-1028-GW AGRX, 2012 WL 8019257 (C.D. Cal. Apr. 12, 2012)(unhealthy, highly-refined, highly-processed, and nutritionally empty ingredients)

In re Quaker Oats Labeling Litig., No. C 10-0502 RS, 2012 WL 1034532 (N.D. Cal. Mar. 28, 2012)( “trans fats”)

United States v. Salyer, No. CR S-10-061 LKK, 2012 WL 458472 (E.D. Cal. Feb. 10, 2012)(criminal mislabeling) Text

Brod v. Sioux Honey Ass’n Co-op., 895 F. Supp. 2d 972 (N.D. Cal. 2012)(honey did not contain pollen) Text

W. Sugar Co-op. v. Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., No. 11-CV-3473 CBM MANX, 2011 WL 11741501 (C.D. Cal. Oct. 21, 2011)(“HFCS is corn sugar,” “HFCS is natural,” and “sugar is sugar”)

Red v. Kraft Foods, Inc., No. CV 10-1028-GW AGRX, 2011 WL 4599833 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 29, 2011)(health claims of ingredients)

All One God Faith, Inc. v. Hain Celestial Grp., Inc., No. C 09-03517 JF HRL, 2011 WL 4433817 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 22, 2011)( certification of products as “Organic” are false, misleading or confusing to the because the products contain ingredients derived from conventional agricultural material or petrochemicals)

In re Ferrero Litig., 278 F.R.D. 552 (S.D. Cal. 2011)

Zeisel v. Diamond Foods, Inc., No. C 10-01192 JSW, 2011 WL 2221113 (N.D. Cal. June 7, 2011)(express and implied statements about the positive effects of omega–3 fatty acid consumption on health to entice consumers)

In re Ferrero Litig., 794 F. Supp. 2d 1107 (S.D. Cal. 2011)( healthy and beneficial to children when in fact it contains dangerous levels of fat and sugar) Text

Astiana v. Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., No. C 10-4387 PJH, 2011 WL 2111796 (N.D. Cal. May 26, 2011)(ice cream containing “Dutch” or “alkalized” cocoa as “all natural.”)

Dvora v. Gen. Mills, Inc., No. CV 11-1074-GW PLAX, 2011 WL 1897349 (C.D. Cal. May 16, 2011)( “characterizing flavor”, even if the fruit depicted is not product)

Ries v. Hornell Brewing Co., No. 5:10-CV-01139-JF/PSG, 2011 WL 1299286 (N.D. Cal. Apr. 4, 2011)(“All Natural,” “100% Natural,” and “Natural” despite the presence of HFCS or citric acid)

Yumul v. Smart Balance, Inc., No. CV 10-00927 MMM, 2011 WL 1045555 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 14, 2011)(artificial trans fat, labeled as “No Cholesterol” or “Cholesterol Free”)

Henderson v. J.M. Smucker Co., No. CV-10-4524-GHK-VBK, 2011 WL 1050637 (C.D. Cal. Mar. 17, 2011)(“50% Less Saturated Fat Than Butter”, “Whole Grain 16% or more per serving”)

Carrea v. Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. No C. 10-01044 JSW, 2011 WL 159380 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 10, 2011) (nutrient content claims)

Hildreth v. Unilever U.S., No. CV 10-07936 MMM, 2010 WL 5174385 (C.D. Cal. Dec. 15, 2010) (liability for mislabeling regarding fat reduction content)

Red. v. Kraft Foods., Inc., No. CV 10-1028-GW, 2010 WL 50000717 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 18, 2010) (state law claims for misleading advertisements not preempted by federal law)

Peviani v. Hostess Brands, No. CV 10-2303 CBM (VBKx), 2010 WL 4553510 (C.D. Cal. Nov. 3, 2010) (false advertising claims regarding 100-calorie dessert packs) Text

Chacanaca v. Quaker Oats Co., No. C 10-0502 RS, 2010 WL 4055954 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 14, 2010) (deceptive marketing claim involving trans fats) Text

Red v. The Kroger Co., No. CV 10-01025 DMG (MANx), 2010 WL 4262037 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 2, 2010) (deceptive marketing claim involving trans fats in margarine)

Ries v. Hornell Brewing Co., No. 100-1139, 2010 WL 2943860 (N.D. Cal. July 23, 2010) (class action claiming misleading labeling against producer of product containing HFCS and citric acid)

Yumul v. Smart Balance, No. CV 10-00927 MMM (AJWx), 2010 WL 3359663 (C.D. Cal. May 24, 2010) (misleading claims regarding cholesterol by margarine manufacturer)

POM Wonderful v. Coca Cola Co., No. CV 08-06237, 2010 WL 2836269 (C.D. Cal. May 5, 2010) (advertising and unfair competition laws)

King Tuna, Inc. v. Anova Food, Inc., CV07-07451ODWAJWX, 2010 WL 2674470 (C.D. Cal. June 30, 2010) (false advertising claim)

Chavez v. Blue Sky Natural Beverage Co., 268 F.R.D. 365, 2010 WL 2528525 (N.D. Cal. 2010) (FDCA does not preempt state law claims for false labeling) Text

Von Koenig v. Snapple Beverage Corp., 713 F.Supp.2d 1066, 2010 WL 1980208 (E.D. Cal. 2010) (deceptive labeling) Text

Meaunrit v. The Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC, No. C 09-04555 CW, 2010 WL 1838715 (N.D. Cal. May 05, 2010) (misrepresentation and adulteration of frozen dinners)

Premier Nutrition, Inc. v. Organic Food Bar, Inc., No. 08-55656, 2009 WL 1353756 (9th Cir. May 15, 2009) (“Organic Food Bar” is generic term and not protected by trademark law)

Lockwood v. Conagra Foods, Inc., No. C 08-04151 CRB, 2009 WL 250459 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 3, 2009) (state law claim that label is misleading) Text

Pom Wonderful LLC v. Purely Juice, Inc., 2008 WL 2019560 (9th Cir. 2008) (claim of false advertising on the label)

Williams ex rel. Tabiu v. Gerber Prods. Co., 523 F.3d 934 (9th Cir. 2008) (claim of false advertising on the label) Text

McKinniss v. Sunny Delight Beverages Co., 2007 WL 4766525 (C.D. Cal. 2007) (alleged deceptive labeling)

McKinnis v. Kellogg USA, 2007 WL 4766060, (C.D. Cal. 2007) (suit alleging false labeling because cereal did not contain real fruit)

McKinniss v. Gen. Mills, Inc., 2007 WL 4762172 (C.D. Cal. 2007) (suit alleging false labeling because cereal did not contain real fruit)

Kennedy v. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc., No. 07-CV-1082 H (RBB), 2007 WL 2300746 (S.D. Cal. 2007) (pet food from China labeled as “Made in the USA”) Text

Earth Island Inst. v. Hogarth, 494 F.3d 757 (9th Cir. 2007) (challenge over dolphin-safe label standard) Text

Fraker v. KFC Corp., 2007 WL 1296571 (S.D. Cal. 2007) (labels warning of trans fats in restaurant food)

CreAgri, Inc. v. USANA Health Sciences, Inc., 474 F.3d 626 (9th Cir. 2008) (labeling requirements and defects) Text

Ranchers Cattleman Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of Am. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 143 F.App’x 751 (9th Cir. 2005) (meat packing industry not allowed to intervene)

Ranchers Cattleman Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of Am. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 415 F.3d 1078 (9th Cir. 2005) (injunction barring the importation of Canadian beef) Text

Creagri, Inc. v. USANA Health Sciences, 2005 WL 181886 (N.D. Cal. 2005) (dietary supplement’s ingredients were mislabeled and the product name was misleading)

Jarrow Formulas, Inc. v. Nutrition Now, Inc., 304 F.3d 829 (9th Cir. 2002) (false advertising claim) Text

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TENTH CIRCUIT

Thornton v. Tyson Foods, Inc., 28 F.4th 1016 (10th Cir. 2022) (In a case in which plaintiffs contended that the “Product of the U.S.A.” label on defendants’ beef products was misleading and deceptive in violation of New Mexico law, the circuit court concluded that plaintiffs’ deceptive-labeling claims were preempted under 21 U.S.C.S. § 678.) Text

Thornton v. Tyson Foods, Inc., No. 1:20-CV-105-KWR-SMV, 2020 WL 5076083 (D.N.M. Aug. 27, 2020) (Beef “Product of the USA” case dismissed) Text

Whittle v. Marley, No. 14-CV-2680-RPM, 2015 WL 4710987 (D. Colo. Aug. 7, 2015) (trademark of coffee name) Text

Original Rex, L.L.C. v. Beautiful Brands Int’l, LLC, 792 F. Supp. 2d 1242 (N.D. Okla. 2011) (trademark infringement against licensee) Text

Gonzalez v. Pepsico, Inc., 489 F.Supp.2d 1233 (D. Kan. 2007) (benzene formed in food products) Text

Nutraceutical Corp. v. Von Eschenbach, 477 F.Supp.2d 1161 (D. Utah 2007) (challenging validity of FDA regulation banning ephedrine-alkaloid dietary supplements) Text

Nutraceutical Corp. v. Von Eschenbach, 459 F.3d 1033 (10th Cir. 2006) (challenging validity of regulation banning ephedrine-alkaloid dietary supplements) Text

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ELEVENTH CIRCUIT

Ferron v. Kraft Heinz Foods Company, Case No. 20-CV-62136-RAR, 2021 WL 2940240 (S.D. Fla. 2021) (settlement approval in coffee slack fill case) Text

Sorin v. The Folger Coffee Company, Case No. 20-80897-CV—DIMITROULEAS, 2021 WL 5545292 (S.D. Fla. 2021) (false and deceptive labeling claim alleged coffee container misrepresents number of servings)

Morris v. Walmart Inc., Case No. 2:19-cv-650-GMB, 2020 WL 5645812 (N.D. Ala. 2020) (deceptive and misleading labeling claim over use of “all natural” and “nutrition to help kids grown” on children’s shake that contains maltodextrin and artificial vanilla) Text

Potter v. Potnetwork Holdings, Inc. No. 19-24017-CIV, 2020 WL 1516518 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 30, 2020) (Florida deceptive trade unfair trade practices act class action regarding CBD products) Text

Morris v. Walmart Inc., No. 2:19-CV-650-GMB, 2020 WL 470287 (N.D. Ala. Jan. 29, 2020) Text

Snyder v. Green Roads of Fla. LLC, 430 F. Supp. 3d 1297 (S.D. Fla. Jan. 3, 2020) (Case regarding CBD regulation stayed under primary jurisdiction doctrine) Text

Great Divide Brewing Company, Plaintiff, v. GOLD KEY/PHR FOOD SERVICES, LLC, Defendant., No. 14-CV-03292-WYD-NYW, 2015 WL 5093227 (D. Colo. Aug. 31, 2015) (alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition) Text

Stansfield v. Minute Maid Co., No. 4:14CV290-MW/CAS, 2015 WL 4873685 (N.D. Fla. Aug. 13, 2015) (labeling percent of juice) Text

Herazo v. Whole Foods Mkt., Inc., No. 14-61909-CIV, 2015 WL 4514510 (S.D. Fla. July 24, 2015) (“365 Be Well”) Text

Salters v. Beam Suntory, Inc., No. 4:14CV659-RH/CAS, 2015 WL 2124939 (N.D. Fla. May 1, 2015) (handmade claim)

Reynolds v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. 4:14CV381-MW/CAS, 2015 WL 1879615 (N.D. Fla. Apr. 23, 2015) (100% juice, order to dismiss complaint) Text

Bohlke v. Shearer’s Foods, LLC, No. 9:14-CV-80727, 2015 WL 249418 (S.D. Fla. Jan. 20, 2015) (“All Natural” and contain “No Artificial Ingredients.”) Text

Garcia v. Kashi Co., 43 F. Supp. 3d 1359 (S.D. Fla. 2014) (“ALL NATURAL”, Genetically Modified Organisms) Text

Marty v. Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, 43 F. Supp. 3d 1333 (S.D. Fla. 2014) (“German quality”, consumers believe they were drinking imported beer) Text

Greenfield v. Yucatan Foods, L.P., 18 F. Supp. 3d 1371 (S.D. Fla. 2014)( “evaporated cane juice”) Text

In re Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3 Mktg. & Sales Practice Litig., No. 12-MD-02324-LENARD, 2014 WL 2758805 (S.D. Fla. June 17, 2014)( fortified with docosahexaenoic) Text

Randolph v. J.M. Smucker Co., No. 13-80581-CIV, 2014 WL 1018007 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 14, 2014)(labeling of GMO) Text

Reilly v. Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., 2 F. Supp. 3d 1300 (S.D. Fla. 2014), appeal dismissed (July 24, 2014)(evaporated cane juice, subject matter jurisdiction) Text

Reilly v. Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., No. 13-21525-CIV, 2014 WL 905441 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 7, 2014)(evaporated cane juice)

Bell v. Campbell Soup Co., 65 F. Supp. 3d 1328 (N.D. Fla. 2014) (less than 1%—of pomegranate and blueberry juice.)

Reilly v. Amy’s Kitchen, Inc., No. 13-21525-CIV, 2013 WL 9638985 (S.D. Fla. Dec. 9, 2013) reconsideration denied, No. 13-21525-CIV, 2014 WL 905441 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 7, 2014)(evaporated cane juice)

In re Horizon Organic Milk Plus DHA Omega-3 Mktg. & Sales Practice Litig., 955 F. Supp. 2d 1311 (S.D. Fla. 2013)(fortified with docosahexaenoic) Text

Krzykwa v. Campbell Soup Co., 946 F. Supp. 2d 1370 (S.D. Fla. 2013)(100% natural, GMO corn) Text

Kuenzig v. Hormel Foods Corp., 505 F. App’x 937 (11th Cir. 2013)(“98% Fat Free)

Veal v. Citrus World, Inc., No. 2:12-CV-801-IPJ, 2013 WL 120761 (N.D. Ala. Jan. 8, 2013)( “100% orange juice”, pasteurization) Text

Guerrero v. Target Corp., 889 F. Supp. 2d 1348 (S.D. Fla. 2012)(do not conform to Florida’s “honey standard”) Text

Kuenzig v. Kraft Global Foods, Inc., No. 8:11-CV-838-T-24 TGW, 2012 WL 366927 (M.D. Fla. Feb. 3, 2012) aff’d sub nom. Text  Kuenzig v. Hormel Foods Corp., 505 F. App’x 937 (11th Cir. 2013)(percent fat free)

Kuenzig v. Kraft Foods, Inc., No. 8:11-CV-838-T-24 TGW, 2011 WL 4031141 (M.D. Fla. Sept. 12, 2011)(“percent fat free”) Text

United States v. Sigma Int’l, Inc., 300 F.3d 1278 (11th Cir. 2002) (mislabeling of shrimp) Text

United States v. Sigma Int’l, Inc. 291 F.3d 765 (11th Cir. 2002) (mislabeling of shrimp) Text

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D.C. CIRCUIT

Bellion Spirits, LLC v. United States, 7 F.4th 1201 (D.C. Cir. 2021) (appealed TTB denial of vodka label that included “NTX helps protect DNA from alcohol-induced damage”) Text

Food & Water Watch, Inc. v. Tyson Foods, Inc., Case No. 19-cv-2811 (APM), 2020 WL 1065553 (D.D.C. 2020) (false advertising claim for claiming Tyson products are produced in an environmentally responsible way) Text 

Fahey v. Godiva Chocolatier, Inc., Civil Action No. 19-2128 (JDB), 2020 WL 805776 (D.D.C. 2020) (removal to state court false advertising case over term “Belgium 1926” on chocolate) Text

In re McCormick & Company, Inc., Pepper Products Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, 422 F.Supp.3d 194 (D.D.C. 2019) (class certification in slack filled pepper case) Text

Organic Consumers Association v. Hain Celestial Group, Inc., 285 F.Supp.3d 100 (D.C. Cir. 2018) (non-profit advocacy group’s claims for violation of consumer protection laws against food company were preempted by Organic Food Production Act) Text

United Source One, Inc. v. United States Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, 865 F.3d 710 (D.C. Cir., 2017) (Food Safety and Inspection Service properly found that meat exporter’s use of supplier’s establishment number on re-boxed meat label was misleading) Text

Organic Consumers Association v. General Mills, Inc., 235 F.Supp.3d 226 (D.C. Cir., 2017) (no federal question jurisdiction existed over challenge of use of terms “healthy” and “natural” on labels for granola products containing pesticides) Text

Ctr. for Sci. in the Pub. Interest v. United States Food & Drug Admin., 74 F. Supp. 3d 295 (D.D.C. 2014) (labeling of mercury risks in seafood) Text

Physicians Comm. for Responsible Med. v. Vilsack, 867 F. Supp. 2d 24 (D.D.C. 2011) (injuction “MyPyramid” food diagram and dietary guidelines and to adopt organization’s proposed “Power Plate” food diagram and dietary guidelines) Text

Hormel Foods Corp. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 808 F. Supp. 2d 234 (D.D.C. 2011)(“natural” but contained sodium lactate or potassium lactate) Text

Am. Meat Inst. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 760 F.3d 18 (D.C. Cir. 2014)(Country of Origin Labeling) Text

Am. Meat Inst. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 968 F. Supp. 2d 38 (D.D.C. 2013) aff’d, 746 F.3d 1065 (D.C. Cir. 2014) reh’g en banc granted, opinion vacated, 35 ITRD 2763 (D.C. Cir. 2014) and judgment reinstated, 760 F.3d 18 (D.C. Cir. 2014)(country of origin labeling) Text

Silvious v. Ungar’s Food Products Inc., No. 10-0639 (JDB), 2010 WL 3324747 (D. D.C. Aug. 24, 2010) (individual seeks damages on behalf of public for mislabeling of potato cakes) Text

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, L.L.C. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 539 F.3d 492 (D.C. Cir. 2008) (denial of access to mad cow testing kit) Text

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef, L.L.C. v. U.S. Dep’t of Agric., 517 F.Supp.2d 8 (D.D.C. 2007) (self-testing and labeling for raising BSE-free beef) Text

Hoyte v. Yum! Brands, Inc., 489 F.Supp.2d 24 (D.D.C. 2007) (labels warning of trans fats in restaurant food) Text

Mills v. Giant of Md., LLC, 441 F.Supp.2d 104 (D.D.C. 2006) (no duty for milk producers to label dairy products as containing lactose) Text

Ctr. for Science in the Public Interest v. Food & Drug Admin., 2004 WL 2011467 (D.D.C. 2004) (suit alleging that new FDA regulation will allow unsubstantiated health claims to be made about foods)

Whitaker v. Thompson, 239 F.Supp.2d 43 (D.D.C. 2003) (denial of a health claim on a label) Text

Pearson v. Shalala, 164 F.3d 650 (D.C. Cir. 1999) (disclaimers on health claims) Text

Alliance for Bio-Integrity v. Shalala, 116 F.Supp.2d 166 (D. D.C 2000) (challenged to FDA’s decision to not require labeling for GM foods) Text

Goya de Puerto Rico Inc. v. Santiago, 59 F.Supp.2d 274 (D. P.R. 1999) (constitutionality of regulations for labeling of canned peas from Puerto Rico) Text

Public Citizen v. Shalala, 932 F. Supp. 13 (D. D.C. 1996) (FDA exemption of restaurant menus from the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act) Text

Arent v. Shalala, 70 F.3d 610 (C.A. D.C. 1995) (raw fish labeling regulations were permissible under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act) Text

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FEDERAL CIRCUIT

In re Northland Organic Foods Corp., No. 2009-1139, 2009 WL 1951353 (Fed. Cir. July 8, 2009) (denial of trademark for organic dairy because of likelihood of confusion)

North Am. Processing Co. v. United States, 56 F.Supp.2d 1174 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1999), aff’d, 236 F.3d 695 (Fed. Cir. 2001) (labeling of bovine fat trimmings containing chemical lean and fat) Text

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COURT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE

La Molisana S.p.A. v. United States, No. 21-00291, 2023 Ct. Intl. Trade LEXIS 62 (Ct. Int’l Trade Apr. 24, 2023)(Antidumping duty order on certain pasta from Italy was upheld because the U.S. Department of Commerce did not err when it declined to adjust its existing model-match method; a market report was insufficient to support plaintiffs’ claim that the 12.5 percent protein content breakpoint was out of step with current industry-wide standards.)

Link Snacks, Inc. v. United States, 901 F. Supp. 2d 1369 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2013) aff’d, 742 F.3d 962 (Fed. Cir. 2014) (classification of beef jerky) Text

Tropicana Prods., Inc. v. United States, 2008 WL 312171 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2008) (concentrated orange juice from foreign countries)

Tropicana Prods., Inc. v. United States, 484 F.Supp.2d 1330 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2007) (concentrated orange juice from foreign countries)Text

Tropicana Prods., Inc. v. United States, 2007 WL 2717874 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2007) (concentrated orange juice from foreign countries)

Bestfoods v. United States, 342 F.Supp.2d 1312 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2004) (claim that peanut paste was correctly labeled as peanut butter) Text

Bestfoods v. United States, 24 C.I.T. 552 (Ct. Int’l Trade 2000) rev’d, 260 F.3d 1320 (Fed. Cir. 2001) (labeling of peanut butter incorporating Canadian peanut slurry) Text

North Am. Processing Co. v. United States, 56 F.Supp.2d 1174 (Ct. Int’l Trade 1999), aff’d, 236 F.3d 695 (Fed. Cir. 2001) (labeling of bovine fat trimmings containing chemical lean and fat) Text

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 US JUDICIAL PANEL ON MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION

In re: Whole Foods Mkt., Inc. Greek Yogurt Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig., 65 F. Supp. 3d 1395 (U.S. Jud. Pan. Mult. Lit. 2014)(venue, no sugar added) Text

In re Coca-Cola Products Mktg. & Sales Practices Litig. (No. II), 37 F. Supp. 3d 1386 (U.S. Jud. Pan. Mult. Lit. 2014) (“no artificial flavors. no preservatives added”) Text

In re: Frito-Lay N. Am., Inc. All Natural Litig., 908 F. Supp. 2d 1379 (U.S. Jud. Pan. Mult. Lit. 2012)(“All Natural”) Text

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CALIFORNIA

Effinger v. Ancient Organics LLC, 22-CV-03596-RS, 2023 WL 2214168 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 24, 2023)( Consumers’ putative class action claim under California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL), False Advertising Law (FAL), and Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) that corporation that made and sold ghee, a clarified butter product, mislead consumers via implied nutrient content claims on its labeling was not viable, where label at issue, which read “Eat Good Fat,” did not claim that ghee was “low” in fact, instead claiming that it was “good fat” and “the very best fat one can eat,” regulations cited by consumers only applied where label used term “health” or “healthy,” and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had explicitly refused to expand those regulations to other qualifiers like “wholesome” or “good for you.”) Text

LeGrand v. Abbott Laboratories, 22-CV-05815-TSH, 2023 WL 1819159 (N.D. Cal. Feb. 8, 2023)(Statements “Complete, Balanced Nutrition,” “Advanced,” and “most advanced” in labeling for nutrition drinks did not definitively constitute puffery, but instead they plausibly supported inference that drinks were healthy, and thus buyer alleging the drinks contained excessive sugar could proceed with false advertising claims against seller under California’s Unfair Competition Law (UCL), False Advertising Law (FAL), and Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) to the extent the claims relied on the statements.) Text

Chong v. Kind LLC, 585 F. Supp. 3d 1215 (N.D. Cal. 2022), appeal dismissed, 22-15368, 2022 WL 19552082 (9th Cir. Dec. 14, 2022)( Snack products manufacturer was permitted, under Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, to state grams of protein on product labels outside of nutrition facts panel calculated by nitrogen method, and thus consumers’ state law claims challenging manufacturer’s practices for labeling protein of products were preempted by Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA); front-of-package statements regarding amount of protein were “nutrient content claims,” which required “% Daily Value” figure in nutrition facts panels for such claim, and regulations did not prohibit manufacturer from using nitrogen method to calculate number of grams of protein in products prior to applying digestibility factor to produce protein digestibility corrected amino acid score to produce “% Daily Value” figure.) Text

Leining v. Foster Poultry Farms, Inc., 61 Cal.App.5th 203 (Cal. Ct. App. 2021) (claim alleging chicken label mislead for stating chicken humanly raised preempted by PPIA) Text

Skinner v. Ken’s Foods, Inc., 53 Cal.App.5th 938 (Cal. Ct. App. 2020) (catalyst lawsuit alleging salad dressing maker changed label after misleading labeling lawsuit filed) Text

Shaeffer v. Califia Farms, LLC, 44 Cal.App.5th 1125 (Cal. Ct. App. 2020) (misleading labeling claim over “no sugar added” on juice label) Text 

Tamas v. Safeway, Inc., 235 Cal. App. 4th 294, 185 Cal. Rptr. 3d 53 (2015), reh’g denied (Mar. 17, 2015) (misbranding brand of Greek yogurt as “yogurt” because the food’s ingredients included “milk protein concentrate”) Text

Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, 62 Cal.4th 298 (2015), 195 Cal.Rptr.3d 505, 361 P.3d 868 Text

Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, 323 P.3d 1 (Cal. 2014) (“100% Organic”, not certified)

Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, Inc., 222 Cal. App. 4th 642, 166 Cal. Rptr. 3d 346 (2013) review granted and opinion superseded sub nom. Quesada v. Herb Thyme Farms, 323 P.3d 1 (Cal. 2014)(“100% Organic”, not certified) Text

Simpson v. Kroger Corp., 219 Cal. App. 4th 1352, 162 Cal. Rptr. 3d 652 (2013), reh’g denied (Oct. 16, 2013)(claim products are not “butter”) Text

Physicians Comm. For Responsible Medicine v. McDonald’s, 114 Cal. Rptr.3d 414 (Cal. Ct. App. 2010) (safety and health warnings regarding fast food) Text

In re Farm Raised Salmon Cases, 175 P.3d 1170 (Cal. 2008) (claim that artificially colored, farm raised salmon should be labeled) Text

People ex rel. Lockyer v. Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC, 2006 WL 1544384 (Cal. Super. Ct. 2006) (disclosing the level of methylmercury in tuna)

Bronco Wine Co. v. Jolly, 129 Cal.App.4th 988, 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 462 (Cal. Ct. App. 2005) (state restricting the use of geographic labels on wine is appropriate) Text

Bronco Wine Co. v. Jolly, 95 P.3d 422 (Cal. 2004) (federal law did not preempt state requirements on wine labeling) Text

Ralph’s Grocery Co. v. Cal. Dep’t of Food & Agriculture, 110 Cal.App.4th 694, 1 Cal.Rptr.3d 869 (Cal. Ct. App. 2003) (fines for inaccurate labeling of product’s weight) Text

Consumer Justice Center v. Olympian Labs, Inc., 121 Cal.Rptr.2d 749 (Cal. Ct. App. 2002) (no preemption of state suit against dietary supplement manufacturers) Text

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COLORADO

Brown v. Peckman (In re Title), 3 P.3d 1210 (Colo. 2000) (labeling of GM foods) Text

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CONNECTICUT

Cardinale v. Quorn Foods, Inc., No. X05CV096002022S, 2011 WL 2418628 (Conn. Super. Ct. May 19, 2011) (allergy label of fungal ingredient “mycoprotein.”)

Leonard v. State Dep’t of Consumer Protection, CV-94-540747, 1995 WL 584198 (Conn. Super. Ct. Sept. 29, 1995) (failure to declare a quantity of weight and count on packaged food products)

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Hormel Foods Corp., 258 A.3d 174 (D.C. Ct. App. 2021) (claim under DC’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act for use of “Natural Choice” on deli meat packaging) Text

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FLORIDA

Boca Burger, Inc. v. Forum, 912 So.2d 561 (Fla. 2005) (alleged mislabeling of food) Text

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GEORGIA

Bland Farms, LLC v. Ga. Dep’t of Agric., 637 S.E.2d 37 (Ga. 2006) (claim that Vidalia onion growers were permitted to label onions as sweet) Text

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ILLINOIS

Cohen v. McDonald’s Corp., 808 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. App. Ct. 2004) (alleged misrepresentation of nutritional information) Text

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MICHIGAN

Alfresh Beverages Can. Corp. v. Garden Foods, Inc., 2006 WL 709327 (Mich. Ct. App. 2006) (suit against manufacturer of labels for not complying with FDA regulations)

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 NEW JERSEY

Gupta v. Asha Enterprises, L.L.C., 422 N.J. Super. 136, 27 A.3d 953 (App. Div. 2011) (non vegetarian food served as vegetarian) Text

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NEW YORK

Dulcette Technologies LLC v. MTC Industries, Inc., 64 Misc.3d 1231(A) (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2019) (plaintiff alleges shipment of sweetener was adulterated, mislabeled, and unfit for human consumption)

National Restaurant Ass’n v New York City Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, No. 2629, 654024/15, 49 N.Y.S.3d 18, 2017 N.Y. Slip Op. 01140, 2017 WL 549039 (N.Y.A.D. 1 Dept., Feb. 10, 2017) (city health board’s rule regarding sodium warnings in restaurants did not intrude on legislative function) Text

Prince v. Fox Television Stations, Inc., 36 Misc. 3d 1235(A), 960 N.Y.S.2d 52 (Sup. Ct. 2012)(misstatement of calories) Text

Berkman v. Robert’s Am. Gourmet Food, Inc., 841 N.Y.S.2d 825 (Table) (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2007) (claim that snack foods had more fat and calories than as labeled)

Gentile v. Stay Slim, Inc., 819 N.Y.S.2d 848 (Table) (N.Y. Super. Ct. 2006) (mislabeling of food)

Klein v. Robert’s Am. Gourmet Food, Inc., 28 A.D.3d 63, (N.Y. App. Div. 2006) (claim that snack foods had more fat and calories than as labeled) Text

Morelli v. Weider Nutrition Group, Inc., 275 A.D.2d 607 (N.Y. App. Div. 2000) (misrepresentation of nutritional contents) Text

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NORTH CAROLINA

State v. Seelig, 738 S.E.2d 427 (N.C. Ct. App. 2013) (gluten free, criminal charges gluten allergies) Text

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OHIO

Arnold v. Kroger Co., 45 N.E.3d 1092 (Ohio App. 1 Dist., 2016) (claims that label on chicken of “humanely raised” was preempted by the Poultry Products Inspection Act) Text

Cleveland v. State, 2013-Ohio-1186, 989 N.E.2d 1072 (Ohio Ct. App. 2013) (“Foods Containing Industrially–Produced Trans Fat Restricted.”) Text

Bates v. Rosenblum, 355 Or. 375, 325 P.3d 735 (2014) (Initiative to statutory provisions to impose certain requirements on food manufacturers and retailers concerning the labeling of genetically engineered foods.) Text

Fagan v. Boggs, 2011-Ohio-5884 (labels on pet food) Text

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OREGON

McCormick v. Brown, 356 Or. 1, 333 P.3d 992 (2014) (ballot measure requiring food manufacturers and retailers to label “genetically engineered” foods as such) Text

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PENNSYLVANIA

Lavoie-Fern v. Hershey Co., 610 F. Supp. 3d 661 (M.D. Pa. 2022)( Plaintiff’s state-law claims against candy company for strict products liability and negligence for failure to warn about the health risks of glycyrrhizin contained in company’s black licorice products were not preempted by Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA), although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had found glycyrrhizin to be generally regarded as safe (GRAS); plaintiff’s failure-to-warn claim fell squarely within NLEA’s safety exception to its express preemption clause, providing for a warning label concerning the safety of the food or component of the food, which was not limited to food and food additives that had not received GRAS status.) Text

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SOUTH DAKOTA

Moss v. Guttormson, 551 N.W.2d 14 (S.D. 1996) (employee sued employer/food distributor for mislabeling fish products) Text

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WASHINGTON

State ex rel. Washington State Public Disclosure Commission v. Food Democracy Action!, 5 Wash.App.2d 699 (Wash. Ct. App. 2018) (campaign violations by group supporting ballot initiative concerning labeling of genetically engineered foods) Text

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WISCONSIN

Gallego v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 707 N.W.2d 539 (Wis. Ct. App. 2005) (challenge to mislabeling as to the origin of salmon) Text