PetSmart Inc. and Simply Nourish Pet Food Company LLC were hit with a proposed class action in a New York federal court alleging their “natural” label on certain foods is deceptive because they contain synthetic ingredients.
Alexa Grossman filed suit on behalf of similarly situated consumers who said they relied on defendants’ representations that the products were “natural” when they purchased them. Simply Nourish provides a brand of pet food for the animal care retail giant.
The products included Simply Nourish Adult Dog Food Lamb & Oatmeal, Simply Nourish Puppy Food Chicken & Brown Rice, and Simply Nourish Adult Cat…