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Popular Italian food brand accused of 'tomato fraud' in new lawsuit

New York Post·Zoe Hussain·26 days ago
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It’s a canned conspiracy. Two Californians are suing Cento Fine Foods for allegedly committing “tomato fraud” — claiming the fruits in its canned products are not the coveted “Ferrari” of tomato varieties they boast, according to a saucy new lawsuit. The plaintiffs alleged that New Jersey-based Cento is the “primary culprit of this tomato fraud” in the US for using “Certified San Marzano” labeling, according to the class action lawsuit obtained by The Post. Two California residents are suing Cento Fine Foods for allegedly committing “tomato fraud” by using misleading “Certified San Marzano” labeling. abcnews The lawsuit alleged that the tomatoes don’t live up to the luxurious taste of genuine San Marzano tomatoes — which are favored in Italian cooking for their thicker wall, fewer seeds, and lower acidity, court records said. “San Marzano tomatoes are considered the Ferrari or Prada of canned tomato varieties.…

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