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Food & Consumer Packaged Goods Litigation shares timely insights into litigation developments, emerging arguments and challenges facing food and consumer packaged goods manufacturers and related industries. 
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May 10, 2016

Dismissal Without Prejudice of False Advertising Claims Related to Gerber “Puffs” Cereal Products

 Henry v. Gerber Prods. Co., 3:15-cv-2201 (D. View blog post
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May 9, 2016

New Filings For May 9, 2016

 Bowring v. Sapporo U.S.A., Inc., No. 1:16-cv-1858 (E.D.N.Y.): Putative class action asserting violations of New York's consumer protection statutes and claims of negligent misrepresentation, fraud, and unjust enrichment. View blog post
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May 5, 2016

Year in Review 2015

 We present to you our Year in Review for 2015. We hope that you find it an easy-to-read overview of some of the important trends and cases that occurred throughout the year. 2015 Year in Review - Food Litigation Newsletter View blog post
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May 4, 2016

Partial Dismissal Without Prejudice In Pork and Beans False Advertising Suit

 Tye v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. 8:15-cv-1615 (C.D. View blog post
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April 29, 2016

Dismissal With Prejudice of False Advertising Claims Related to Whole Foods’ 5-Step Meat Rating System

 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inc. ("PETA") et al. v. Whole Foods, Inc., No. 5:15-cv-4301 (N.D. View blog post
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April 27, 2016

No Dismissal of False Advertising Claims Related to Chipotle’s “Non-GMO” Representations

 Reilly v. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., No. 1:15-cv-23425 (S.D. Fla.): The Court denied in part Defendant's motion to dismiss this putative class action asserting violations of Florida's consumer protection statute and unjust enrichment. View blog post
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April 22, 2016

New Filings for April 22, 2016

 Kremmel v. Pac. Foods of Or., Inc.¸ No. 16L156 (Ill. Cir. Ct. – St. Clair Cnty.): Putative class action asserting a violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act and a claim of unjust enrichment. View blog post
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April 20, 2016

Court Grants Preliminary Approval of Settlement in Case Involving MSG in Prepackaged Foods

 Petersen v. CJ America, Inc., No. 3:14-cv-02570 (S.D. View blog post
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April 18, 2016

Whole Foods’ Motion for Summary Judgment Granted-in-Part and Denied-in-Part in Baked Goods Labeling Row

 Garrison v. Whole Foods Market, Inc., No. 3:13-cv-5222 (N.D. View blog post
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April 15, 2016

Court Denies Plaintiff’s Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings in Action Challenging Proposition 65 Regulatory Safe Harbor for Lead

 Mateel Envtl. Justice v. OEHHA, No. RG15754547 (Cal. Super. Ct. View blog post
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April 15, 2016

New Filings for April 15, 2016

 Sims v. Albertson, LLC et al, No. 1:16-cv-10553 (D. View blog post
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April 13, 2016

Court Rules Plaintiff’s Labeling Claims Preempted by Federal Law in Trans Fat Labeling Action

 Walker v. ConAgra Foods, Inc., No. 4:15-cv-2424 (N.D. Cal.): The Court granted Defendants motion to dismiss with leave to amend in this putative class action asserting breach of warranty claims (express and implied merchantability) and violations of California's consumer protection statutes. View blog post
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April 12, 2016

New Filings for April 12, 2016

 Brady v. Bayer AG, No. 30-2-16-00839608 (Cal. Super. Ct. – Orange Cnty.): Putative class action asserting violations of California's CLRA and UCL, and raising a claim for unjust enrichment.  Plaintiff alleges that Defendant falsely labels its "One A Day" brand of chewable supplements, because the consumer must take two of the supplements a day to get their full nutritional benefit. View blog post
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April 12, 2016

Special Article: US halal food regulations… Are you up to speed?

A growing segment of US consumers is scrutinizing animal treatment and slaughter from an Islamic lens, while halal food consumption among the nation's fast-growing Muslim population has become a ballooning enterprise in the United States and is now estimated at over $20 billion.  This growing halal industry has been met with increased regulations and scrutiny from governments.  Multip

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April 10, 2016

Court Finds Plaintiff Lacks Standing To Bring Labeling Claims Because She Was Too Busy To Inspect The Ingredients Of Her Food Purchases

 Hawkins v. The Kroger Co., No. 3:15-cv-02320 (S.D. Cal.): The Court granted Defendant's motion and dismissed (with prejudice) this putative class action asserting violations of California's consumer protection statutes and warranty claims. View blog post
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