US: All that glistens is not gold? Kerrygold maker sued over ‘false advertising’

Dyami Myers-Taylor has submitted the claim in the district court of southern California, accusing Ornua of “false, deceptive and/or misleading” advertising.

In his complaint, Mr Myers-Taylor, who lives in San Diego, said he thinks the packaging and adverts for the butter which suggest it is made from milk from grass-fed cows include “deceptive claims”.

He says the products come from cows fed not only on grass but also on “soy, corn and other grains, among other non-grass feed, including grains that are genetically modified, and are thus not ‘grass-fed’ as advertised”.

A spokesperson for Ornua told Fora: “We believe our products are marketed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and will vigorously defend claims which propose otherwise.”