Would-Be Class Claims Nixed in Food Labeling Suit

A putative class of consumers who allege Hain Celestial Group, Inc. deceptively misbranded or labeled some of its drink, chip and other food products cannot proceed with its claims, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California held Aug. 16 (Smedt v. Hain Celestial Group, Inc., N.D. Cal., No-12-03029).

Plaintiff Suzanne Smedt alleged that she purchased an “indeterminate quantity” of Hain’s commercial food products including Coconut Dream Coconut Drink, Terra Stripes & Blues Sea Salt Potato Chips, Terra Exotic Vegetable Mediterranean Chips, and Sensible Portions Sea Salt Garden Veggie Straws. She also alleged she bought ...