UPDATE: On February 8, 2021, the Nature Nate’s class action lawsuit was dismissed.
A recent class action lawsuit claims that Nature Nate’s 100% Pure Raw and Unfiltered Honey is not raw and is not 100 percent honey according to lab testing.
Plaintiff Marilyn Pierce says that on the Nature Nate’s website it states that: “We simply warm the honey so that it’s easier to deal with and pour into bottles. High heat is a no no. It kills all the good stuff.”
However, Pierce alleges that Nature Nate’s honey is heated to up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to make bottling easier – meaning that the product is not actually raw.
When raw honey is heated above 105 degrees Fahrenheit, the enzymes in the product reportedly start to break down. The Nature Nate’s class action claims this causes the honey to lose its “prized” characteristics which consumers pay a premium price for.
In addition, Pierce says honey from Nature Nate’s may also not be 100 percent honey. Sample testing by a lab reportedly revealed that syrups had been added to the honey. The plaintiff recognizes that she cannot currently determine if it is Nature Nate’s that adds the syrup or if it is done by one of Nature Nate’s suppliers.
However, the class action claims that Nature Nate’s website makes false statements including: “We only bottle the best. That’s why we test. And test. And test. No antibiotics, pesticides or herbicides or added corn or rice syrup get past us.”
Pierce claims that Nature Nate’s continues to make inaccurate claims about their honey so that they can sell their product for a premium price. Raw, pure honey is a premium product which Nature Nate’s allegedly attempts to capitalize on.
“In spite of its knowledge regarding the false labeling of its ‘100% Raw’ Honey products, Nature Nate continues to sell its Raw Honey at prices it could not hope to receive for processed honey, that is honey that is not 100% raw,” the Nature Nate’s honey class action lawsuit claims.
The Nature Nate’s class action lawsuit alleges that consumers rely on the company’s representations when purchasing their honey. These consumers allegedly trust that Nature Nate’s will not lie to them and that their advertisements are trustworthy.
However, the alleged false nature of Nature Nate’s honey representations reportedly causes consumers like Pierce to not receive the value of product that they paid for.
“Plaintiff and Class Members relied on Nature Nate’s representations on the Honey bottles’ labels and on Nature Nate’s website and accepted such representations as being true,” Pierce argues. “However, the Honey does not conform to these express representations and, as alleged herein, Nature Nate breached its express representations concerning its Raw Honey.”
Pierce seeks to represent a Class of consumers who purchased Nature Nate’s 100% Raw Honey products.
The class action lawsuit seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, equitable relief, declaratory relief, court costs, and attorneys’ fees.
Pierce is represented by Kenneth W. Biermacher of Kane Russell Coleman Logan PC; Kent A. Heitzinger of Kent A. Heitzinger & Associates; and Terrence Buehler of The Law Office of Terrence Buehler.
The Nature Nate’s 100% Raw Honey Class Action Lawsuit is Pierce v. North Dallas Honey Company, Case No. 3:19-cv-00410-B, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
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573 thoughts onNature Nate’s Class Action Lawsuit Says 100% Raw Honey is Mislabeled
I purchased honey about a year ago color changed to a dark brown. I called 469-452-4429 listed on the bottle to ask about shelf life. I was told it can last a lifetime as long at it is kept in a dry cool place. I Also see sugar granules in bottle. I was still hesitant using the honey. Bottle just sitting in my covers. Count me in.
Damnit. This is probably some of that Chinese honey!! The show ‘Rotten’ on Netflix has an episode on the honey crisis!!
Please put me on the list. I will go find a honey source tomorrow and throw this bottle away!! Shame!
I intentionally bought this brand after reading the good comments on it in Amazon. I am willing to pay higher price to get a genuine RAW and unfiltered, with NO sugar added reputable honey brand. I am so disappointed to read this today, after drinking it for the first time and google on this brand after feeling that it tastes sweeter than my previously bought other brands which is also raw, unfiltered with no sugar added. Please add me to the Class Action Lawsuit. When a famous brand like this is found being so dishonest, it should be punished.
We bought this honey brand after reading good comment from Amazon. We did not think this supplier lied with their product. Count us in if its True.
Is this true??? I buy Nature Nate’s Honey… The only one I don’t care for is the organic one, (from Brazil) , and I called them, and they sent me a bottle that I liked. I really hope this isn’t true….
Bunch of scabs, this is what is wrong with our country, just fix the issue or shut them down, freeloaders looking for handouts is quite pathetic.
If this is true add me….I only found this site because I am almost out and could not find in stores so I googled and this was on of the first on the search page. I just don’t understand why people are so dishonest..This just saddens me
WOOOWWWW I just want HONEST good honey and maple. Is this hard to ask? Tired of people NOT doing what they suppose to do. I remember a lady on TV beat cancer TWICE but died from eating peanut butter sandwich because the man LIED abut things he was putting into the damn peanut butter. Stop making us SICK and follow the damn rules. I just hate I purchased this…
Wow ….I was just about to purchase Nate’s Honey online ..as I can’t find any in stores ……….unfortunately I don’t have any receipts saved …but do have the label on the almost empty bottle I have left ..?…so sorry to hear this !…Please count me in on this Class Action Suit ???…thank you
Wow ……I was looking to buy Nate’s Honey online ..as I can’t seem to find any in grocery stores !……..Please count me in on this class action suit ?……although I have no receipts saved …I do have the label on what’s left of my bottle ……..so disappointed hearing about this !
I have been buying this honey for so long from Sam’s club to stay healthy, and I have several receipts as evidence.
Please add me to this class action.
Me too Mobel! 3-4 bottles each visit! I do hope your intention to good health serves you to the Highest dear.
I found out about the greed just now, looking for the difference between their Raw and organic honey. Looking for American Pride and integrity.