Class action lawsuit alleges Krusteaz muffin mix packaging is too sweet to be true

Krusteaz class action lawsuit overview:

• Who: Plaintiff Michele Tucker filed a class action lawsuit against Continental Mills Inc.
• Why: Tucker claims the company falsely advertises its Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix as containing no artificial preservatives.
• Where: The Krusteaz class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court.

A new class action lawsuit claims Continental Mills falsely advertises its Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix as containing no artificial preservatives.

Plaintiff Michele Tucker filed the Krusteaz class action complaint against Continental Mills Inc. on April 24 in California federal court, alleging violations of state consumer protection laws.

Tucker claims the packaging for Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake & Muffin Mix states it contains “no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.”

However, the product contains silicon dioxide, which is an artificial preservative, the Krusteaz class action alleges.

Tucker argues that Continental Mills uses the “no artificial preservatives” claim to mislead consumers into paying a premium for the product, believing they are buying a healthier option.

Packaging and labeling deceptive, Krusteaz class action claims

“Defendant’s packaging, labeling and advertising scheme is intended to give consumers the belief that they are buying a premium product that abides by the representation,” the Krusteaz class action states.

Tucker claims she purchased the Krusteaz product at a Vons store in Menifee, California, for about $4 per package, relying on the “no artificial preservatives” statement on the front of the packaging.

She says she would not have purchased the product or would have paid less for it had she known it contained silicon dioxide.

The Krusteaz class action lawsuit asserts claims for violations of California’s Consumers Legal Remedies Act and Unfair Competition Law and breach of express warranty.

Tucker is seeking certification of the class action, damages, restitution, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees and costs.

In related news, consumers recently filed two class action lawsuits accusing Target of falsely advertising its Good & Gather pasta sauces as free from artificial preservatives, even though they contain synthetic citric acid.

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The plaintiffs are represented by Craig W. Straub and Kurt D. Kessler of Crosner Legal P.C.

The Krusteaz class action lawsuit is Tucker v. Continental Mills Inc., Case No. 5:25-cv-01013, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Eastern Division.

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