Cold Stone Creamery Faces Legal Challenge Over Artificial Ingredients

Lawsuit claims pistachio ice cream misleads consumers with synthetic flavoring instead of real nuts

Federal judge allows class-action lawsuit to proceed against Cold Stone Creamery.
Plaintiff Jenna Marie Duncan alleges false advertising over pistachio ice cream ingredients.
Case highlights broader issue of artificial ingredients in several Cold Stone flavors.
Potential compensation for affected consumers could reach up to $50 each under current law.
Pending legislation may increase false advertising damages to $1,000 per consumer.