Kellogg’s class action alleges cereal packaging falsely advertised strawberries

Kellogg’s class action lawsuit overview:

• Who: Victoria Reyes filed a class action lawsuit against WK Kellogg Co.
• Why: Reyes claims Kellogg’s falsely advertises that certain of its cereal products contain strawberries.
• Where: The Kellogg’s class action lawsuit was filed in a California federal court.

A new class action lawsuit alleges Kellogg’s falsely advertised some of its cereal products as containing strawberries. 

Plaintiff Victoria Reyes’ class action lawsuit claims Kellogg’s uses deceptive packaging for its cereal products, including Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies and Frosted Flakes, to falsely imply they contain strawberries.

Reyes argues the cereal boxes prominently display images of strawberries, leading consumers to incorrectly believe the products contain the fruit.

“This is not only disappointing but constitutes a clear case of false advertising, as the images prominently display strawberries, leading consumers to believe that they are purchasing a product with strawberries,” the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes class action says.

Reyes wants to represent a class of consumers who purchased Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies and/or Corn Flakes brand cereals in California between Jan. 8, 2021, and the date of the final disposition of the action.

Kellogg’s packaging violates consumer trust, rights, class action claims

Reyes claims Kellogg’s misleading packaging has caused confusion and dissatisfaction among consumers and violates consumer trust and rights.

“Consumers rely on honest and accurate product descriptions to make informed purchasing decisions,” the Kellogg’s Corn Flakes class action says. 

Reyes claims Kellogg’s is violating California’s Unfair Competition Law, False Advertising Law and Consumer Legal Remedies Act.

The plaintiff demands a jury trial and requests declaratory and injunctive relief and an award of statutory or compensatory damages for herself and all class members. 

A consumer filed a similar class action lawsuit against organic and healthy snack retailer Kashi in May 2021 over claims the company was misrepresenting the amount of strawberry in its Ripe Strawberry Soft Baked Breakfast Bars. 

An Illinois federal judge trimmed the complaint in September 2022 but gave the okay for certain claims to proceed. 

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The plaintiff is represented by Allen R. Ball and Brett Yorke of the Law Office of Ball & Yorke and James C. Kelly of The Russo Firm.

The Kellogg’s class action lawsuit is Reyes, et al. v. WK Kellogg Co., Case No. 3:25-cv-00075, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

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