A proposed class action claims Goya Foods Inc. falsely labeled some products as “Product of USA,” Top Class Actions reported on April 2, 2025.
The lawsuit
- Plaintiff Nyree Sepian filed the complaint on Feb. 21, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (Sepian v. Goya Foods Inc., No. 2:25-cv-01512).
- She says she bought Goya Yuca Cassava Chips on Amazon in January 2024 based on a “Product of USA” label in the product photos.
- The suit says the chips use cassava, which is not grown commercially in the USA. Other named products include Adobo, Sazonador Total and Sofrito, which allegedly contain imported plantains, black pepper and turmeric.
- It seeks to represent California buyers from the past four years. Kazerouni Law Group represents the plaintiff.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Food made in the USA from imported ingredients is a gray area. Shoppers often read “Product of USA” as meaning the ingredients are domestic too, and this case tests that reading under California law.
FAQ
Which Goya products are named?
Yuca Cassava Chips, Adobo, Sazonador Total and Sofrito.
Where was it filed?
In federal court in the Central District of California.
Has Goya responded?
The report did not include a response. The claims are allegations.
Source & credit
Source: Top Class Actions, April 2, 2025: “Goya class action says products falsely labeled as USA-made”.