Dive Summary:
- Hershey is facing a class action lawsuit in Washington D.C. courts alleging that their antioxidant claims on their dark chocolate products do not follow current regulations.
- The claimant, Leon Khasin, alleges that Hershey is violating several California laws including the Unfair Competition Law and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act.
- Hershey unsuccessfully tried to get the case thrown out, citing the allegations are preempted by FDA regulations and thus have no grounds.
From the article:
Hershey is to face a lawsuit over antioxidant labeling claims made on its Special Dark Cocoa and Special Dark Kisses.