Class action alleges American Heart Association logo is a
paid endorsement
Sorry, Charlie
When New York resident Abraham Warner filed suit against tuna giant StarKist Co. for its
packaging art, it wasn’t over its beatnik-inspired mascot,
Charlie the Tuna.
The offending decoration on the StarKist can – Warner
purchased StarKist Low Sodium Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water,
in case you’re curious – is the “Heart-Check mark,” an infographic
promoted by the American Heart Association (AHA). According to the
AHA, the mark is “a simple tool to help you Eat Smart. When
you see it, you can be confident that a product aligns with the
American Heart Association’s recommendations for an overall
healthy eating pattern.”
