Counties sue Harry & David over packaging

The Mail Tribune is reporting that three California counties have accused Harry & David of using packaging that misleads consumers. In her article titled, "Counties sue Harry & David over false packaging," Mail Tribune journalist Teresa Ristow states that district attorneys from Yolo, Fresno and Sacramento counties have filed a complaint in Fresno County claiming Harry & David's packaging suggests there's more product inside than there really is. She notes that the practice violates California's "slack-fill" law, which limits the amount of unnecessary empty space used in product packaging.

She adds that the complaint also accuses Harry & David of mislabeling its Dark Chocolate Raspberries product with a picture of raspberries, when the only fruit listed in the ingredients is "infused dried apple." 

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