How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims
FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”
April 2017: The Wilson case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Wilson et al v. Odwalla, Inc., The Coca-Cola Company, and Does 1-10, Case No. 17-cv-2763, C. D. CA.)
March 2017: Two false advertising class-action lawsuits were filed against Odwalla, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company alleging that the “No Added Sugar” claim on Odwalla Juice labels is deceptive because similar juices also do not contain added sugar. According to the complaints, the FDA has stated that “No Added Sugar” claims are not appropriate for foods that do not normally contain added sugars. To read the complaints, click on the links below.
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding sugar and TINA.org’s coverage of the topic, click here.
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