An American noticed that the cooking time of her pasta was longer than that indicated on the package. She decided to take the brand to court.
Amanda Ramirez, a resident of Florida, accuses the American brand Kraft Heinz of misleading .
Indeed, as reported by the media NPR, the company markets Velveeta Shells & Cheese macaroni, the package of which states “ready in 3 minutes 30”. However, the American realized that it was impossible to cook her dish in the allotted time.
“The brand’s claim that a cup of macaroni would be ready in 3.5 minutes is false and misleading because the microwave is only one of many steps needed,” she claims. “You also have to remove the lid, add water, or even stir the cheese sauce”.
A 15-page class action lawsuit has been filed alleging that Kraft Heinz sells more products, and at a higher price, than it would if it didn’t mislead consumers regarding pasta preparation times.
Consumers from many US states have joined the lawsuit, which is seeking more than $5 million in damages. “A lot of people may think it’s just a little lie,” said one of Amanda Ramirez’s lawyers. “But we want American companies to be honest in their products.”