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Reese's Again Sued Over 'Misleading' Packaging

Reese's Sued Over Candy That
Isn't as Cool as Promised

Reese's Sued Over Candy That Isn't as Cool as Promised

Designs shown on packaging are misleading, lawsuit states

(Newser) - Once again, the Hershey Company is being sued by consumers who feel its products aren't living up to what's promised on the packaging. This time, it's four people in Florida suing over Reese's products that, they say, don't look anything like what they're advertised...

The King of Easter
Candy Is No Bunny

The King of Easter Candy Is No Bunny

Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs are most popular, according to Instacart and DoorDash

(Newser) - Think Easter candy, and marshmallow Peeps and chocolate bunnies likely come to mind. But that's not primarily what ends up in shoppers' carts. Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs were the top-selling Easter candy in 2023, according to data from both Instacart and DoorDash . The eggs were the top seller...

Reese's $25K Contest
Might Violate Federal Law

Oct 17, 2023 12:30 AM CDT

Reese's $25K Contest Might Violate Federal Law

Feds haven't commented on whether investigation has been opened

(Newser) - Reese's may be in violation of state and federal laws with its new sweepstakes offer currently advertised on packs of peanut butter cups, the AP reports. The promotion on two-cup packages reads "You could win $25,000" and, in smaller print, "See details inside." But only...

Reese's Peanut Butter 'Trees' Cause Mass Confusion

Nov 30, 2015 7:12 AM CST

Reese's Peanut Butter 'Trees' Cause Mass Confusion

The attempt at pumpkins had similar results

(Newser) - It is a tree? Is it a turd? Is it worth getting upset about? Some say yes to the last and are taking to social media to complain about the blob-like shape of the Hershey Company's latest attempt to make holiday-themed Reese's peanut butter cups, reports CNN —...

Teen Dies After Eating
Peanut Butter S'more

Sep 25, 2015 11:27 AM CDT

Teen Dies After Eating Peanut Butter S'more

Simon Katz, who had severe allergy, went into anaphylactic shock

(Newser) - One of Simon Katz's favorite treats was a s'more, which is probably why he dove into the dessert without hesitation in the parking lot of his Colorado school during a homecoming bonfire on Monday. The decision cost him his life. Simon, who had a severe peanut allergy, had...

Man Accused of Stealing
$600 in Reese's Cups

Jun 20, 2012 4:13 PM CDT

Man Accused of Stealing $600 in Reese's Cups

Gas station puts foot down after months of shoplifting

(Newser) - Police in northern Ohio are trying to identify a candy thief who has stolen hundreds of dollars in peanut butter cups from a gas station store. Employees reported that a young man usually comes in after midnight, snatches Reese's peanut butter cups, and exits the store before they can...