SANTA ANA, Calif. (Legal Newsline) — A woman has filed a class action against Frito-Lay, alleging the labels on its cheddar and sour cream Ruffles do not clearly indicate the product has artificial flavoring.
Tami Svensrud, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, recently filed a complaint in the Orange County Superior Court against Frito-Lay North America Inc. and Does 1-10, alleging violation of the Consumers Legal Remedies Act, California's Unfair Competition Law, and the California Unfair Advertising Law. The defendant removed the case to federal court on April 10.
Svensrud alleges in her complaint that Frito-Lay is misleading consumers because it does not properly label its Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream potato chips in such a way so that consumers can clearly see the product contains artificial flavoring, coloring and chemical preservatives. Svensrud claims Frito-Lay hides its artificial flavoring by alluding to the wording "artificial flavors" in the ingredient list and buries the word "flavor" in an "inconspicuous location" on the front label.
Svensrud seeks monetary relief, trial by jury, interest and all other proper relief. She is represented by. Aashish Desai and Adrianne De Castro of The Desai Law Firm in Costa Mesa, California.