The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday sued baby food maker Gerber Products Co., alleging the company misled consumers by suggesting that its “Gerber Good Start Gentle” formula prevents or reduces the risk babies will develop allergies.
The suit, filed in New Jersey federal court, is the latest in a line of FTC cases cracking down on health claims by food makers, among them juice maker Pom Wonderful LLC, whose case is pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
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