Popular food distribution company Kraft Heinz has found itself in hot water. And the issues appear to be very serious.
Kraft is known for its popular Lunchables snack – a hit for parents of young children everywhere. However, the popular item appears to be hazardous to consumers. According to TMZ, there have been traces of metal found in the food. That can be hazardous to children and anyone else who consumes the product.
“In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Laura LaSpisa accuses Kraft of misleading consumers with false advertising about their pre-packaged meal kits,” TMZ wrote. “She claims they failed to mention the kits contain harmful levels of lead, cadmium, and phthalates — a group of chemicals typically used to make plastic more durable.”
Kraft Facing Class-Action Lawsuit
The troubles don’t just lie in the findings of the product for Kraft. They are also facing a class-action lawsuit. The plaintiff says that the company convinced her that the product was healthy. And after finding out the info, she had to dispose of all the Lunchables she bought.
“Kraft Heinz is facing a class action lawsuit — which claims their Lunchables are basically a scrap yard for metals that end up in the mouths of kids everywhere. According to the suit, a Consumer Reports study revealed some troubling findings recently … and Laura claims until then, the company had convinced her she was buying a safe and nutritious snack,” TMZ added.
“LaSpisa and others are claiming they had to toss all of their Lunchables in the trash, as they no longer felt confident about feeding them to their families.”
Company Spokesperson Denies Claims
The accusations against the company are serious. And with children being the target audience of their product the accusations are also damaging to Kraft’s reputation.
One spokesperson from Kraft says that the company vehemently denies the claims.
“We’re aware of the complaint and strongly disagree with the allegations. Certain substances like lead occur in the environment and can be found at low levels in agricultural products,” the spokesperson told TMZ.
“Whether on grocery store shelves, in the produce section, or grown in your backyard. Our products are safe for consumers, and we will vigorously defend our brand.”