Publix Super Markets was hit with a consumer class action Monday in Florida Middle District Court over its labeling of a strawberry watermelon water flavoring product. The suit, filed by the Wright Law Office and Sheehan & Associates, claims that the defendant falsely markets the water enhancer product as made from 100% natural flavors, when it contains artificially derived DL-malic acid. Counsel have not yet appeared for the defendant. The case is 8:22-cv-00584, McCall v. Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
March 14, 2022, 12:19 PM