Mercado v. The J.M. Smucker Co.

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:26-cv-04012

Court:

New York Southern

Nature of Suit:

Prop. Damage Prod. Liability

Multi Party Litigation:

Class Action

Judge:

Jeannette A. Vargas

Firms

  1. July 21, 2026

    Smucker's Says It Didn't Claim 'Only' Splenda On Fudge Label

    The J.M. Smucker Co. is asking a New York federal court to throw out a proposed class action alleging that it misleads consumers by claiming its fudge topping is "Sweetened with Splenda," despite it using other sweeteners, saying the label never claims that Splenda is the only sweetener.

  2. May 14, 2026

    Smucker's Misleads About Splenda In Fudge, Consumer Says

    A New York man sued The J.M. Smucker Co. in federal court on Thursday, alleging it misleads consumers by claiming its fudge topping is sweetened with Splenda, when in reality its primary sweeteners are less-healthy sugar alcohols and sugar substitutes.