Update (Jan. 22, 2026): Following publication of this article, Judge William H. Orrick certified a class of California consumers in Jeruchim et al. v. The J.M. Smucker Co. et al. (N.D. Cal.). Our analysis below reflects the...more
1/26/2026
/ Advertising ,
California ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Consumer Product Companies ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
False Advertising ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Manufacturers ,
FRCP 23(a) ,
PFAS ,
Product Packaging ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Warning Labels
A class action lawsuit against J.M. Smucker Co. filed in California federal court is nearing certification. Plaintiffs allege Smucker failed to warn consumers of potential risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl...more
1/21/2026
/ Animal Food ,
Class Action ,
Class Certification ,
Consumer Product Companies ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Failure To Warn ,
Food Contamination ,
Food Manufacturers ,
Food Safety ,
PFAS ,
Product Packaging ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Toxic Exposure ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices