Airheads candy is under fire for mislabeling ingredients on its packaging. The mislabeling of “Airheads Gummies” has to do with a particular allergen: tree nuts.
The Problem with Airheads Gummies
The label for Airheads Gummies carries a a “tree-nut free” stamp, but one of its ingredients is coconut oil. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), coconut is considered a tree nut.
The lawyers at Alex Davis Law filed a class action lawsuit in federal court for the Eastern District of Kentucky on May 24, 2023, on behalf of consumers who purchased the candy made by Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Like the lead plaintiff in the case, many class members, are allergic to tree nuts. For these people, allergies are not only hard to deal with, but hard to live with.
Risks of Candy Mislabeling
This class action lawsuit arises out of the misleading and deceptive labeling of Airheads Gummies in violation of federal and state law, such as the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, and the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004.
Approximately 1.6 million to 3.3 million people in the United States are allergic to tree nuts; which can pose severe risks, including life threatening anaphylaxis.
Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, is both a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction. Airheads Gummies are sold in pharmacies, convenience stores, and markets in all of the 50 states.
Free Airheads Allergen Consultation
For more information about this case or a free consultation, call Alex Davis Law at 502-882-6000, or send an email to alex@acdavislaw.com.