Hershey Is Sued Over Lack Of Artistic Detail On Reese’s Candies

Hershey has been sued by a Florida woman who claims that the company’s holiday-themed Reese’s peanut butter candy lacks the creative features depicted on the package that make them worthwhile to purchase.

Cynthia Kelly accused the company of deceiving reasonable consumers by falsely advertising that their sweets will have “explicit carved out artistic designs” in a proposed federal class action filed on Thursday, demanding at least $5 million.

She claimed she would not have paid $4.49 for a bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins at an Aldi in October if she had realized the sweets lacked the “cute looking” carved eyes and lips featured on the label and any carvings.

Hershey Is Sued Over Lack Of Artistic Detail On Reese’s Candies

According to the complaint, the labelling “is materially misleading,” and “numerous consumers have been tricked and misled by the pictures on the products’ packaging.”

It referenced various YouTube videos and included images such as a Reese’s Peanut Butter football styled like a football but lacking the laces shown on the container.

Kelly’s counsel waited to react to a similar request.

The plaintiff filed her complaint in Tampa, Florida, in federal court.

She is suing Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, White Pumpkins, Pieces Pumpkins, Peanut Butter Ghost, White Ghost, Peanut Butter Bats, Peanut Butter footBalls, and Peanut Butter Shapes Assortment Snowmen Stockings Bells purchasers in Florida for violations of the state’s consumer protection laws.

Hershey Is Sued Over Lack Of Artistic Detail On Reese’s Candies

Kelly’s attorney has also filed cases against Burger King (QSR.TO) and Taco Bell (YUM.N) for selling food that, when served, is less appealing than advertised.

The case is Kelly v Hershey Co, No. 23-02977, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

The chocolate company is a well-known American chocolate company that was founded in 1894 by Milton S. Hershey. The company is famous for its wide range of chocolate products, including Hershey’s Kisses, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Hershey Is Sued Over Lack Of Artistic Detail On Reese’s Candies

The company has a strong presence in the global confectionery market and is recognized for its distinctive taste and quality. The company also operates Hershey’s Chocolate World, a popular tourist attraction in Hershey, Pennsylvania, offering interactive experiences and retail opportunities for visitors.

SOURCE – Reuters