MadeGood granola bars class action claims product may contain metal

MadeGood class action overview: 

• Who: A MadeGood granola bar consumer is suing Riverside Natural Foods Inc.
• Why: The plaintiff claims customers were misled when they bought granola bars that may have contained pieces of metal.
• Where: The MadeGood class action was filed in a California federal court.

A California woman has filed a class action lawsuit against the maker of MadeGood granola bars, alleging the bars are deceptively marketed and may contain metal fragments.

Plaintiff Tiana Gamino filed the granola bar class action complaint against Riverside Natural Foods Inc. on Dec. 13 in a California federal court, alleging violations of California consumer laws and breach of implied warranties. 

The lawsuit was filed after the company announced an international recall of some of its popular MadeGood granola bars as they may contain pieces of metal. The recalled granola bars were produced between January and November 2024 and were distributed throughout the United States, Canada and other international markets.

Gamino claims the company’s labeling misled consumers by failing to disclose this risk, violating California’s consumer protection laws.

She alleges that the company’s granola bars, sold in multiple flavors such as Chocolate Chip, Mixed Berry, and Cookies & Cream, were marketed as safe and premium products. However, she claims they are “at risk of containing metal,” posing a danger to unsuspecting buyers.

“Metal can be a serious risk when it makes its way into foods and is consumed with food,” the granola bar class action states. Gamino also argues the company’s assurances that its products are “safe for schools” are undermined by the alleged metal contamination.

Plaintiff alleges contamination was caused by poor manufacturing processes

Gamino says she bought the MadeGood Mixed Berry granola bars on three occasions in 2024 at a Sprout’s grocery store near her home in Santa Ana County. 

She says she would not have bought the products — or would have paid less — if she had known they might contain metal. “Consumers like Plaintiff trust manufacturers such as Defendant to sell products that are safe and free from harmful metal pieces,” the granola bar class action reads.

Gamino points to the company’s recall as an indication of “a significant problem with the products,” and alleges the contamination resulted from poor manufacturing practices.

As a result, Gamino is looking to represent all customers who purchased MadeGood granola bars in California. She is seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and an injunction requiring accurate labeling of the granola bars.

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The plaintiff is represented by Craig W. Straub and Michael T. Houchin of Crosner Legal P.C. 

The MadeGood class action is Tiana Gamino v. Riverside Natural Foods Inc., Case No. 8:24-cv-02698 in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

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