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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Graig Graziosi

Tomato fraud? Popular Italian food distributor faces lawsuit over ‘false’ branding

Two shoppers in California are looking to sue Cento Fine Foods, alleging it is committing "tomato fraud."

The proposed class-action lawsuit accuses the company of falsely branding its tomato products with claims that it uses San Marzano Certified tomatoes, ABC News reports. That specific type of tomato is grown in Italy’s Campania region, and is prized for its flavor.

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