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Class Action

Jun. 17, 2026

Class action alleges Blue Diamond Growers 'smokehouse' almonds aren't smoked

A California resident alleges that the company misleadingly labeled the product, prompting her to purchase the goods expecting nuts that went through a smoking process. On Monday, a judge scheduled a trial for next year

Class action alleges Blue Diamond Growers 'smokehouse' almonds aren't smoked
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Blue Diamond Growers will face a court trial in September 2027 over its use of "smokehouse" labeling on six-ounce tins of almonds after a California consumer alleged the product is deceptively marketed.

Katrina Kidd filed a proposed class action in July 2025, alleging Blue Diamond's labeling violates California's False Advertising Law and Consumers Legal Remedies Act by leading consumers to believe the almonds are prepared in a smokehouse when they are not.

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