Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
United States:
Ocean Spray Settles "No Artificial Flavors" Suit
22 November 2019
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
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Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. has agreed to pay $5.4 million to
settle
claims that it misleadingly advertised its beverages as lacking
artificial flavors despite containing malic avid. Hilsley v.
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc., No. 17-2335 (S.D. Cal., filed
November 8, 2019). Under the agreement, the company will stop using
the phrase "no artificial flavors" on its labeling or in
other marketing materials within 12 months. Class members may
receive $1 per bottle up to 20 bottles, and no proof of purchase
will be required.
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