Judge Nixes Some Lead Claims Related To Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Products

(March 28, 2024, 2:43 PM EDT) -- SAN DIEGO — A federal judge in California on March 27 dismissed without prejudice California state law claims, including an unfair competition law (UCL) claim, against Trader Joe’s Co. related to allegations that its dark chocolate products contain lead and other heavy metals but denied dismissal with regard to claims brought pursuant to business practice laws in other states....