Dole agreed to pay over $4.3 million as part of a settlement to resolve claims it falsely advertised its fruit cups as containing “100% juice” — and no proof of purchase is required for consumers to benefit.
The settlement benefits consumers who purchased Dole Cherry Mixed Fruit, Diced Apples, Diced Pears, Diced/Chunk Mango, Papaya Mango, Peach Mango, Mandarin Oranges, Pineapple Tidbits/Slices/Chunks/Crushed, Mixed Fruit, Pineapple Paradise, Red Grapefruit Sunrise, Melon Medley, Tropical Fruit or Diced/Sliced Peaches labeled “in 100% juice” or “in 100% fruit juice” between Jan. 12, 2017, and June 27, 2023.
Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit challenge Dole’s advertising of its fruit cups as containing fruit “in 100% juice.” According to the plaintiffs, the fruit cup products actually contain trace amounts of ascorbic acid, citric acid and other non-juice ingredients.
Dole is a fruit and vegetable company that sells a wide range of products, including fruit cups.
Dole hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $4.3 million settlement to resolve the false advertising class action lawsuit.
Under the terms of the Dole settlement, class members can receive a cash payment for the products they purchased.
Without proof of purchase, class members can receive a refund of up to $9. With proof of purchase, class members can receive a larger refund of up to $18.
As part of the settlement, Dole has agreed to remove “100% juice” claims from its product packaging or take other action to make its packaging more accurate.
The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 25, 2023.
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for Oct. 26, 2023.
In order to receive a settlement payment, class members must submit a valid claim form by Sept. 25, 2023.
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