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Post agrees to settle cereals labeling lawsuit
SAN FRANCISCO — Post Consumer Brands has agreed to pay approximately $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it misled consumers by using health and nutrition claims to market high-sugar cereal. In addition to the payout, Post Consumer Brands has agreed to stop using terms such as “no high-fructose corn syrup,” “less processed,” “wholesome,” “smart” and “nutritious” on its ready-to-eat cereal products where 10% or more of the calories come from sugar. A federal judge in the Northern District of California granted preliminary . . .