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Amazon Sued Over Alleged Seafood 'Greenwashing'
A lawsuit has been filed against Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) accusing the company of 'greenwashing' its seafood labels.
The complaint, which targets several major seafood brands including Bumble Bee and StarKist, alleges that labels such as 'dolphin safe', 'responsibly sourced', and 'MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood' lack adequate support.
The plaintiffs claim that Amazon's sustainability marketing misled shoppers about the environmental impact of its seafood products, which are sold under brands including Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, and Amazon's own 365 by Whole Foods Market.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, and restitution for alleged violations of Washington consumer protection laws.