In addition, 2 Towns had a non-synthetic option, the complaint alleged – a substance called L-Malic acid, as well as citric acid. The plaintiffs alleged that 2 Towns included this substance in its products to make them taste more like apples. “A combination of sugar and DL-Malic Acid in a ratio resembling a fruit flavor cannot be derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof.” “DL-Malic Acid is not derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof,” the complaint stated. Allegedly, this substance is a synthetic version of a substance found in fruit and used by food makers to adjust the acidity of the juices. However, certain 2 Towns products contain artificial DL-Malic acid, the lawsuit contended. 11, 2020:Ģ Towns was hit with a class action lawsuit alleging the company falsely advertised its hard cider and other products as containing no artificial flavors.Īccording to the plaintiffs, they and other consumers purchased the products based on the following representation: “Nothing Artificial: NO concentrates or refined sugars NO essences or artificial flavors NO velcorin or sorbate.”

Those who can benefit from the settlement agreement include consumers who purchased any of the following 2 Towns products between Maand Oct. Hard cider drinkers may be able to claim cash from a nearly $1 million fund in a class action settlement over allegations that 2 Towns Ciderhouse Hard Cider was falsely advertised. Let Top Class Actions know when you receive a check in the comments section below or on our Facebook page.According to the settlement website, payments were issued on July 6, 2021.The Court granted the Two Towns Ciderhouse settlement final approval on May 11, 2021.

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