‘Whole Food’ Supplement Labeling Class Suit Settles for $2.1M

FoodState Inc. will pay $2.1 million to resolve consumer allegations it falsely labeled its MegaFood vitamins and supplements under a class settlement that won preliminary approval May 15.

The company will also stop using “made in the USA” and “100% whole food supplement” on its labels.

Class members who submit valid claims will get $25 to $100 depending on how many products they bought and whether they have proof of purchase.

The suit alleges the products contain foreign-sourced ingredients, synthetically created or processed extracts, and stearic acid deceptively identified as “vegetable lubricant.”

Class counsel may seek up to one-third of ...