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Lawsuit Alleges Cape Cod Chips Falsely Advertised as "Natural"
12 Nov
Summary
- Cape Cod Potato Chips facing class action lawsuit over "no artificial" claims
- Plaintiff claims chips contain synthetic citric acid, not natural ingredient
- Brand owned by Campbell's Company since 2018
As of November 12, 2025, a class action lawsuit has been filed against the makers of Cape Cod Potato Chips, alleging the brand has been falsely advertising its products as containing "no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives." The lawsuit, filed in a New York federal court in late October, claims the chips actually contain synthetic citric acid, which the plaintiff says is not a natural ingredient.
The plaintiff, Rozaliya Ripa, states she purchased the sea salt & vinegar-flavored Cape Cod chips in August 2025 for $3.99 at a Brooklyn Stop & Shop. The lawsuit argues the brand's "natural" claims are misleading, as synthetic citric acid is used in the chips instead of the more expensive natural version.
The Cape Cod chip brand has been owned by The Campbell's Company since 2018. A spokesperson for Campbell's declined to comment on the pending litigation. The lawsuit claims synthetic citric acid has been linked to various health conditions, and that consumers would not have purchased the chips had they known about the synthetic ingredient.
Cape Cod Potato Chips are still manufactured in Hyannis, Massachusetts, where the brand was founded in 1980. The company's factory used to offer tours, but these are not currently being offered.
