Kraft Heinz Faces Class Action Over Mac & Cheese Label Claims

A judge ruled that Kraft Heinz must address allegations of misleading consumers about artificial preservatives in its macaroni and cheese.

U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland ruled that the lawsuit alleging deceptive labeling on Kraft Mac & Cheese can proceed.
Plaintiffs claim the product contains synthetic citric acid and sodium phosphates, contradicting 'No Artificial Preservatives' labels.
The judge cited academic studies and FDA guidance supporting the plausibility of the plaintiffs' allegations.
Kraft Heinz argued that there were no factual allegations of artificial preservatives and that consumers wouldn't view the ingredients as artificial.
The plaintiffs seek damages for fraud and violations of state consumer protection laws, amid broader scrutiny of food labeling accuracy.