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mop

Apr 27, 12 13:23

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Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) Quote | Reply
http://finance.yahoo.com/...ccoli-162956191.html

Have you bought a jar of Nutella in the past four years? Were you under the impression, as you slathered the creamy hazlenut spread onto your crackers or scooped large spoonfuls of it from the jar directly into your mouth, that you were indulging a health food craving? Well, you could soon find yourself at least $4 wealthier.

Yes, that's right. Ferrero, the company that manufactures the highly addictive yet apparently not terribly healthy spread, has settled a $3 million lawsuit filed in February 2011 by San Diego mom Athena Hohenberg. Hohenberg, it seems, believed that Nutella was a great dietary choice for her four-year-old daughter. She claimed the company's advertising -- particularly giving TV-ad viewers the idea that Nutella was part of a nutritious breakfast (see ad below) -- led to her erroneous perception.
But when she realized the spread is about as healthy as your average Snickers bar, she decided it was time to get even -- and get cash.

While the total award sum is a not-too-shabby $3 million, $2.5 million of that will be spread out among claimants that could include you. If you want in on this money train, go here to fill out your claim. It seems that you don't even have to have a receipt, and for now you can get reimbursed for up to five jars if you bought them between Jan 1, 2008, and Feb 3, 2012 (or Aug. 1, 2009, and Jan. 23, 2012 in Hohenberg's home state).
Along with now being $3 million poorer, Ferrero will have to change its marketing and labeling to clear up any possible misconceptions about the health benefits of its product.
All of this brings to mind the obesity lawsuits lodged against McDonald's (MCD), in which the filers claimed to be utterly stunned that chicken McNuggets and frosty shakes could expand their waistlines. While a major obesity suit[/url] against the company was thrown out back in 2003, a man in Brazil -- a McDonald's franchise manager, no less -- actually managed to win $17,500 after he packed on 65 Big Mac pounds over 12 years.


I'm entitiled to five jars reimbursement, anybody else?

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Katy

Apr 27, 12 13:34

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [mop] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Captain Crunch claims to be part of a nutritional breakfast too. That's why we read labels.
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MJuric

Apr 27, 12 13:35

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [mop] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Not healthy? I haven't tried it as I was under the impression that it was a healthier alternative to peanut butter. But dam, if it's full of fat and tasty goodness I might give it a try :-)

~Matt


mck414

Apr 27, 12 13:37

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [mop] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
They can keep my share and kick out a few more jars of unhealthy goodness.

this wont slow my intake of nutella one iota.
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(This post was edited by mck414 on Apr 27, 12 13:39)


rick_pcfl

Apr 27, 12 13:40

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [mck414] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Maybe instead of sending money, they can just send more jars.
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Allie

Apr 27, 12 14:41

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [MJuric] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
MJuric wrote:
Not healthy? I haven't tried it as I was under the impression that it was a healthier alternative to peanut butter. But dam, if it's full of fat and tasty goodness I might give it a try :-)

~Matt

Sugar, palm oil, hazlenuts, cocoa, skim milk, reduced minerals whey (milk), emulsifiers and vanillin.

Why it looks like the picture of health to me.......
:rollseyes:

I gave up a while back on the idea that people would have personal responsibility. I figure at least it is job security for when they end up needing a healthcare provider.


fred_h

Apr 27, 12 14:55

Post #7 of 13 (798 views)
Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [mop] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
This is so stupid!!!!!!!!!
In protest I will buy some Nutella (and the big jar not the small one) tomorrow while grocery shopping!

Fred.


Allie

Apr 27, 12 17:10

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [fred_h] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
fred_h wrote:
This is so stupid!!!!!!!!!
In protest I will buy some Nutella (and the big jar not the small one) tomorrow while grocery shopping!

Fred.

It's better if you can find the Biscoff cookies to put that stuff on. Just sayin'


knewbike

Apr 27, 12 17:25

Post #9 of 13 (759 views)
Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [Allie] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Yeah, I picked up a jar once, read the first couple ingredients and set it back down. Yuck. I'll stick with peanut butter.


MJuric

Apr 27, 12 17:54

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [Allie] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Sugar, palm oil, hazlenuts, cocoa, skim milk, reduced minerals whey (milk), emulsifiers and vanillin.

Had me right up until you said skim milk...whole milk and I had been in the car on my way to the store :-)

~Matt



TriVelo

Apr 27, 12 18:04

Post #11 of 13 (739 views)
Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [mop] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
You mean you're not supposed to eat half the jar in one sitting?!?
I like to spread it out on some multi-grain toast with banana slices........now you just made me hungry.

John
"A profoundly peaceful run; a gift to myself" Frazz


mck414

Apr 27, 12 19:42

Post #12 of 13 (717 views)
Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [rick_pcfl] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
Quote:
Maybe instead of sending money, they can just send more jars.

That's work for me, saves me a trip to Costco.
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Allie

Apr 27, 12 19:49

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Re: Ferrero say it isn't so (Nutella) [TriVelo] [In reply to] Quote | Reply
TriVelo wrote:
You mean you're not supposed to eat half the jar in one sitting?!?
I like to spread it out on some multi-grain toast with banana slices........now you just made me hungry.
Paula Deen has a recipe that my husband made for me:

French bread soaked in egg/milk to make french toast...cook that up

Then put nutella, bananas and marshmallow to make a sammich. Heat that up then drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Good GOD that was good.

   
 
 
 
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