In Re Quaker Oats Labeling Litigation

  1. July 30, 2014

    Quaker Will Remove Trans Fats As Part Of Class Deal

    A California federal judge on Tuesday approved The Quaker Oats Co.'s settlement agreement in class action litigation accusing the company of falsely marketing its products as healthy despite containing trans fats, a deal under which the company promises to remove partially hydrogenated oils, or PHOs, from some products.

  2. March 29, 2012

    Quaker Can't Fully Escape False Labeling Suit Over Trans Fats

    A California federal judge on Wednesday partially dismissed a putative class action accusing Quaker Oats Co. of falsely marketing its products as healthful despite their small amounts of trans fats, tossing claims over nutrition labeling and heart-healthy images but keeping others.