Konkurencja i konsument · 08/04/1996

Eskimo Pie Corp.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions

In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, a Virginia-based corporation from misrepresenting the existence or amount of calories or any other nutrient or ingredient in any frozen dessert product and from falsely claiming that any frozen dessert product has been approved, endorsed or recommended by any person, group or organization. In addition, the consent order requires a disclosure statement, should Eskimo Pie represent that any frozen dessert is a useful or appropriate part of a diabetic's diet.