March 21, 2024
Kroger Co. has defeated a proposed class action alleging deceptive labeling on its "smoked gouda," as an Illinois federal judge granted summary judgment Wednesday in an order referencing a declaration from the source company's president that the cheese goes through a wood-smoking process.
May 31, 2022
A Kroger shopper can proceed with her proposed false advertising class action against the grocery store over its "Smoked Gouda" cheese, an Illinois federal judge has largely ruled, finding it was not illogical for her to believe the phrase on the label meant the smoky flavor came from the cheese being smoked over hardwood.