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Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those ads can cross the line into deception.

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and thats leading to a growing number of lawsuits.

Nair said it’s unclear how the case will be resolved. Generally, she said, cases against fast food giants have been hard to win. Unlike boxes of cereal or

Burger King, Others Face Lawsuits For False Advertising

Burger King, Wendy’s, McDonald’s and Taco Bell have all been hit with lawsuits by those claiming their mouthwatering ads cross the line into deception.

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life. But some consumers say those mouthwatering ads can cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits. Burger King is the latest company in the crosshairs. In August, a federal judge in […]

Plaintiffs claim that ads and photos on store menu boards show burgers that are about 35% larger—with double the meat—than the burgers they purchased.

Burger King, Wendy’s, McDonald’s and Taco Bell have all been hit with lawsuits by those claiming their mouthwatering ads cross the line into deception.

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier than they are in real life.

Food ads have long made their subjects look bigger, juicier and crispier. Some consumers say those mouthwatering ads cross the line into deception, and that’s leading to a growing number of lawsuits.