Nestlé USA Inc. must face a proposed class-action lawsuit in connection with the labeling of several products, including Coffee-mate, Buitoni tortelloni, and Lean Cuisine ravioli, as containing “No GMO Ingredients,” according to a September 19 California federal court ruling.
Bloomberg News reports that in proceedings before the US District Court of the Central District of California, Nestlé contended that the plaintiff, Jennifer Latiff, had not shown “injury in fact.”
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Ms. Latiff said the Nestlé’s products included bioengineered ingredients while its labels create an impression a neutral, third-party certified the products as GMO-free. The judge ruled Ms. Latiff believed the labeling to be true and paid higher market prices than she otherwise would have paid, giving her standing to sue.
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Nestlé spokesperson Kate Shaw, responding to an inquiry by Food Business News, said:
“While we are disappointed with this ruling, it is purely procedural in nature and is in no way determinative of the merits of the plaintiff’s allegations, which remain unproven. Our product labels declaring the absence of GMO ingredients are accurate, comply with FDA and USDA regulations, and provide consumers with information to help them make informed purchasing decisions. As indicated on our labels, the process for manufacturing Nestle’s products bearing a ‘No GMO. Ingredients’ claim is verified by SGS, a world leader in third party inspection, verification, testing and certification.”
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