Post, Consumers Settle Honey Bunches of Oats Labeling Suits

Post Consumer Brands LLC and consumers alleging it misled them into thinking “Honey Bunches of Oats” cereals are mainly sweetened by honey rather than sugar have resolved two suits, according to filings in a California federal court and the First Circuit.

Peter Tucker alleged the cereals’ branding and packaging, which includes a large dipper covered with honey, convey that honey is the primary sweetener even though the cereals are mostly sweetened with sugar and corn syrup, which are less healthy.

Anita S. Lima and Susan Wrublewski made similar allegations in their suit in federal court in Massachusetts.

Tucker’s would-be class ...