Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Class Action Lawsuit Unpacked: Kraft Mac & Cheese Under Fire

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If you bought Kraft Mac & Cheese, you might get money from a new lawsuit against the brand. A lawyer named Angela talks about this on TikTok.

Many people are upset. They say Kraft says its Mac & Cheese has no artificial preservatives or colors. However, some ingredients, like citric acid, sodium phosphate, and sodium triphosphate, are additives.

The lawsuit wants Kraft to pay people who bought the product. Angela explains that many people trust the ads when they buy food.

The FDA says these ingredients are not harmful, but some people disagree. They think the ingredients can cause health issues.

Some viewers shared personal stories. One person said their child is allergic to certain types of citric acid. Another person noticed that their child had foot pain after eating Mac & Cheese.

People want to join the lawsuit to get money back for their purchases. However, they cannot get money until the lawsuit is finished and settled.

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Vocabulary List:

  1. Lawsuit /ˈlɔː.suːt/ (noun): A legal case brought to a court of law.
  2. Preservatives /prɪˈzɜː.və.t̬ɪv/ (noun): Substances added to products to prevent decay or spoilage.
  3. Additives /ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/ (noun): Substances added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it.
  4. Ingredients /ɪnˈɡriː.di.ənt/ (noun): Any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.
  5. Allergic /əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/ (adjective): Having an allergy; causing or affected by an abnormal reaction to certain substances.
  6. Issues /ˈɪʃ.uːs/ (noun): Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.

How much do you know?


What type of product might entitle you to receive money from a lawsuit if you bought Kraft Mac & Cheese?
Snacks
Soft Drinks
Dairy Products
Kraft Mac & Cheese


Who discusses the new lawsuit against Kraft Mac & Cheese on TikTok?
Bob
Alice
Angela
David


According to upset consumers, what claim does Kraft make about its Mac & Cheese products?
Contains artificial preservatives
No artificial preservatives or colors
Made with organic ingredients
High in sugar content


Which government agency indicates that the ingredients in Kraft Mac & Cheese are not harmful?
FBI
CIA
FDA
WHO


What is one of the additives mentioned in relation to Kraft Mac & Cheese?
Citric Acid
Vitamin C
Protein
Fiber


Why are people eager to join the lawsuit against Kraft Mac & Cheese?
For product discounts
To receive free samples
To get money back for purchases
To support the brand


The FDA confirms that additives like citric acid, sodium phosphate, and sodium triphosphate in Kraft Mac & Cheese can cause health issues.


People who trust food advertisements usually do not care about the ingredients used in the products they purchase.


The lawsuit against Kraft Mac & Cheese allows people to claim their money back before the case is settled.


All viewers who shared their stories had negative experiences with Kraft Mac & Cheese.


Consumers are encouraged to sign up for updates through a newsletter named Daily Dot’s web_crawlr.


Kraft Mac & Cheese claims to have no artificial colors in their products.


Some viewers reported that their child is allergic to certain types of acid after consuming Kraft Mac & Cheese.


People cannot receive money from the lawsuit until it is and settled.


One person observed that their child experienced foot pain after eating Kraft Mac & Cheese, indicating a potential with the product.


The lawsuit filed against Kraft aims to compensate individuals who the product.


One of the concerns raised is the trust that consumers place in food when making their purchases.


Despite differing opinions, some consumers believe that the additives in Kraft Mac & Cheese can lead to problems.

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