Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins come with new disclaimer
Hershey added a new disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins wrappers for the Halloween season following a consumer lawsuit. The packaging update features the printed text reading Carving not on actual product, which is located directly beneath the image of the jack-o-lantern face displayed on the wrapper. The legal action from consumers claimed that the holiday candy did not resemble the carved pumpkins pictured on the packaging. The updated wrappers are now reaching consumers as part of the current spooky season candy rollout.
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- ✓ Hershey added the disclaimer Carving not on actual product to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins wrappers following a lawsuit.
- ✓ The packaging update follows a lawsuit from consumers who stated that the holiday candy did not look like the pumpkins pictured on the wrapper.
- ✓ The newly printed disclaimer is located underneath the image of the jack-o-lantern face in the chocolate.
What changed
Hershey updated the packaging on Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins to include a specific notice clarifying that the product does not come pre-carved.
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Hershey Adds Disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins
Hershey added a new disclaimer to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins wrappers for the Halloween season following a consumer lawsuit. The packaging update features the printed text reading Carving not on actual product, which is located directly beneath the image of the jack-o-lantern face displayed on the wrapper. The legal action from consumers claimed that the holiday candy did not resemble the carved pumpkins pictured on the packaging. The updated wrappers are now reaching consumers as part of the current spooky season candy rollout.
Why it matters
The packaging change follows a legal dispute involving disgruntled customers who argued that the appearance of the actual chocolate confections did not match the detailed jack-o-lantern carvings depicted on the outside of the wrappers. A Florida lawsuit regarding the blank candy was dismissed twice before the company implemented the new labeling update. The addition of the explicit text aims to manage consumer expectations regarding the physical appearance of the holiday-themed peanut butter treats.
What is confirmed
- Hershey added the disclaimer Carving not on actual product to Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins wrappers following a lawsuit.
- The packaging update follows a lawsuit from consumers who stated that the holiday candy did not look like the pumpkins pictured on the wrapper.
- The newly printed disclaimer is located underneath the image of the jack-o-lantern face in the chocolate.
Still unconfirmed
- A Florida lawsuit over blank candy was dismissed twice before the wrappers were updated.
What to watch next
- Further consumer litigation regarding the appearance of other seasonal Reese's products
- Additional packaging adjustments across Hershey holiday confectionery lines
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