Lawsuit on Fruit Roll-Ups health claims

According to a complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, General Mills failed to properly disclose that its fruit products, including Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot and Fruit Gushers, contain partially hydrogenated oil.

The complaint said use of the oil rendered “false and misleading” marketing over the last six years that General Mills fruit snacks were “nutritious” and “healthy to consume,” and thus deserved premium prices.

The plaintiff is Payton McClure, who is described as a “life-long consumer” of General Mills products. The complaint seeks class-action status on behalf of purchasers of the fruit snacks, compensatory and punitive damages, and other remedies.

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