On Tuesday, Lisa Boss, Linda Gunnett and Peggy Tatum filed a class action lawsuit in the Northern District of Illinois against the Kraft Heinz Company and
General Mills’ snack settlement shot down over collusion concerns A California federal judge has rejected a proposed deal to resolve a class action against General Mills, stating the plaintiffs’ lawyers would be the only ones to benefit from the settlement.
Crystal Hilsley, Adrienne Morris and other Californian residents filed a suit against the food conglomerate in the California federal courts on 4 June 2021, alleging its fruit snacks contain dl-malic acid, despite the ‘No Artificial Flavours’ claim made on the label.
DL-malic acid is a synthetic ingredient that contributes a tart note to the snacks. Although malic acid can occur in fruit, it is generally a synthetic form that is used in commercial food products.