A proposed class action filed in federal court in New York accuses Florida’s Natural Growers of misleading shoppers into thinking its orange juice is made only from Florida oranges, when it has included juice from Mexico and Brazil, Top Class Actions reported on October 28, 2025.
The claims
Plaintiff Patricia Donadio says the cartons display a USA flag on the front next to the statement “Owned By Florida Farmers.” The complaint alleges that together these representations tell shoppers the juice is made exclusively from Florida oranges.
According to the suit, Florida’s Natural began blending its juice with juice from Mexico and Brazil in May 2022 to keep its market share as Florida’s citrus groves declined. The complaint alleges fraud and violations of New York General Business Law and seeks damages and an order to change the labeling. The case is Donadio v. Florida Natural Growers Inc., No. 6:25-cv-06473, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
“Every package of the Products misleads consumers into believing the Products are made exclusively of Florida orange juice.”
Complaint, Donadio v. Florida Natural Growers Inc.
The claims are allegations and have not been proven in court.
Why it matters for Made in USA
The case is about implied origin claims. The label does not say “Made in USA,” but plaintiffs argue that a flag next to a Florida reference sends the same message. The FTC has said a USA flag can convey a USA origin claim on its own or with other words and images.
It is one of several 2025 suits over food and drink origin labels. For food brands that blend domestic and imported ingredients, a clear statement of where the ingredients come from is the safest way to use a flag on the package.
FAQ
What does the Florida’s Natural lawsuit claim?
That the flag and “Owned By Florida Farmers” label mislead shoppers into thinking the juice is made only from Florida oranges.
Where does the lawsuit say the juice comes from?
From Florida oranges blended with juice from Mexico and Brazil since May 2022, according to the complaint.
Where was the case filed?
In the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York.
Source & credit
Originally reported by Top Class Actions on October 28, 2025: Florida’s Natural class action alleges OJ falsely advertised as made in USA