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Costco's organic milk sold under the brand name "Kirkland Signature" is not organic as defined by federal law and therefore does not justify the higher price Costco charges consumers.
Investigation Source
- Nationwide
Investigation Scope
Category Information
Investigation Topics
- Defective Product or Service
- Misrepresentation
- Over Charge
Product or Service
- Food And Beverage
Injury Type
- Monetary Loss
Investigation Details
Investigation and a pending class action lawsuit against Costco alleging the organic milk being sold in Costco stores isn't organic.
According to the class action complaint the milk supply company Costco purchases milk from is in violation of 14 USDA regulations and its milk does not fall within compliance of USDA requirements for organic foods. Costco stocks organic milk in its stores under the Kirkland Signature brand and sells the product at a higher price that non-organic milk.
According to the class action complaint the milk supply company Costco purchases milk from is in violation of 14 USDA regulations and its milk does not fall within compliance of USDA requirements for organic foods. Costco stocks organic milk in its stores under the Kirkland Signature brand and sells the product at a higher price that non-organic milk.
Defendant Details
| Name (Stock Symbol) | Brief Description |
|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership warehouses offering bulf food goods and other products and services. |