Lindt Faces US Lawsuit Over Heavy Metals in Chocolate

The Swiss chocolatier defends its marketing claims as 'puffery' in response to allegations of lead and cadmium in its dark chocolate bars.

Lindt & Sprüngli is facing a class action lawsuit in the US over claims of heavy metals in its dark chocolate bars.
The lawsuit follows a 2022 Consumer Reports article that found elevated levels of lead and cadmium in some Lindt products.
Lindt's legal defense argues that its marketing terms like 'excellence' are non-literal 'puffery' and not legally binding promises.
The Eastern District of New York court rejected Lindt's attempt to dismiss the lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed.
Consumers from six US states claim they paid premium prices for Lindt chocolate, believing it to be high-quality and safe.