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Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) Food Labeling Misleading Statements

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Emerging Litigation Over Ultra-Processed Foods: Strategic Considerations for Food and Beverage Companies

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Manufacturers and distributors of convenience and snack foods may not want to wait until a lawsuit is filed to start building litigation defense strategies against the wave of litigation targeting the accessibility and...more

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Product Liability Update - January 2024

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MASSACHUSETTS - First Circuit Holds Putative Class Action Claims Alleging Deceptive Practices In Labeling of Lactase Product As Dietary Supplement Instead Of Drug When Product Claimed To Treat Lactose Intolerance...more

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Ninth Circuit Finds Protein False Labeling Cases Are Preempted

On August 14, 2023, a panel of judges for the United State Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a published opinion affirming dismissal of two complaints alleging that food product labels advertising the amount of...more

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Food and Beverage Law Update: February 2018

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Deceptive Trade Practices - Meat Exporter Had No Duty Under FCA to Pay for Beef Inspection - In United States ex rel. Barrick v. Parker-Migliorini Int'l, LLC, 878 F. 3d 1224 (10th Cir. 2017), the court affirmed...more

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The Revival of ECJ Lawsuits: Sweet Tooth For Plaintiffs, or Toothless Claims?

Introduction. On May 22, 2017, plaintiff Jessica Gomez filed an opposition on behalf of a putative class of consumers urging a federal district court judge not to dismiss her lawsuit against Jelly Belly Co. (“Jelly Belly”)...more

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Ninth Circuit Addresses Preemption in Recent Labeling Cases

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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed preemption in the context of food and cosmetic labeling. Food Manufacturers Can Label Honey as “Honey” - In June, the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion in Brod v....more

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