Food ads are in the crosshairs as Burger King, others face lawsuits for false advertising

A growing number of lawsuits are being filed against food and beverage companies for deceptive advertising practices, with Burger King being the latest target for overstating the amount of meat in its Whopper burger; companies often settle these cases to avoid going to court, and rising consumer awareness and concerns about health and nutrition are contributing factors to the trend.

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Posted 8/31/2023, 8:16:44 PM

Food ads are in the crosshairs as Burger King, others face lawsuits for false advertising

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/1/2023

YouTube star MrBeast sues ghost kitchen behind MrBeast Burger

8/26/2023

Second lawsuit filed after Listeria outbreak at Tacoma Frugals kills 3

8/29/2023

Burger King must face lawsuit claiming its Whoppers are too small

A U.S. judge has rejected Burger King's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that it deceived customers by making its Whopper sandwich appear larger than it actually is.

8/29/2023

Burger King cannot ignore customers' beef with size of Whoppers, court rules

Burger King must defend against a lawsuit alleging that it misled customers by exaggerating the size of its Whopper sandwiches on in-store menu boards.

9/19/2023

Companies Face Lawsuits Over Allegedly Mislabeled Ingredients in Foods and Drinks

9/20/2023

Consumers Sue Food Companies Over Ingredient Claims in Starbucks Refreshers, Other Products