Kraft Heinz Faces Lawsuit Over “Artificial” Mac & Cheese Ingredients
Kraft Heinz will face a nationwide class action lawsuit alleging that its Kraft Mac & Cheese, despite labeling claims of no artificial preservatives, contains synthetic citric acid and sodium phosphates. U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland ruled that the plaintiffs plausibly alleged these ingredients function as preservatives, making the labeling false and supporting their case with academic studies and FDA guidance. While the judge agreed that the plaintiffs lacked standing to demand new labels due to their current awareness, she determined the allegations were sufficient to proceed with the case. The lawsuit seeks damages for fraud, unjust enrichment, and consumer protection law violations, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny of food label accuracy.
John Q. Hosedrinker