Nearly 45 lawsuits have been filed alleging that four brands labeled “100% Grated Parmesan Cheese” including Kraft and Wal-Mart’s private brand fail to tell consumers that they actually contain fillers made from wood pulp.
The lawsuits, all class actions, allege that the products are mislabeled because they contain additives such as cellulose, which is an anti-clumping agent made from wood pulp. The suits bring claims under several state consumer laws, common laws and the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
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