Judge Certifies New York Class Over Reynolds Wrap “Foil Made in USA” Label

On July 30, 2026, U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. certified a class of New York consumers suing Reynolds Consumer Products over the “FOIL MADE IN U.S.A.” label on Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil.

The case

• The suit, Washington v. Reynolds Consumer Products LLC (S.D.N.Y. No. 1:24-cv-02327), claims the label violates New York General Business Law sections 349 and 350.
• Plaintiffs say aluminum is made only from bauxite, that no USA-mined bauxite has been used for aluminum since 1981, and that much of the refining and smelting happens abroad.
• Reynolds argued the label refers only to the final foil, not the ingots used to make it.
• The class covers everyone who bought Reynolds Wrap with the label in New York from March 27, 2021, to the present. Plaintiffs claim a price premium of about $4.99 per 75 square feet.
• The court found common questions on deception and injury, noting that statutory damages “can be assessed on the basis of common proof.” The ruling does not decide whether the label is false.

Why it matters for Made in USA

Under the FTC standard, an unqualified Made in USA claim means “all or virtually all” of a product is made in the USA, including its raw materials. Foil makers that roll imported aluminum in the USA now face the same question in two New York cases. Related: the Handi-Foil class action.

FAQ

What is the Reynolds Wrap lawsuit about?

Plaintiffs say the “FOIL MADE IN U.S.A.” label is misleading because the aluminum comes from imported bauxite and much of the processing happens abroad.

Who is in the class?

People who bought Reynolds Wrap with that label in New York from March 27, 2021, to the present.

Did the court find the label false?

No. Class certification only lets the case go forward as a class action.