Notice: If you bought Barilla pasta products labeled as “Italy’s #1 Brand of …”

A legal notice has been issued regarding the Barilla Class Action lawsuit, affecting California residents who purchased certain Barilla pasta products labeled as “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta.” The lawsuit, Matthew Sinatro, et al. v. Barilla America, Inc., Case No. 4:22-cv-03460-DMR, alleges that Barilla products are misleading consumers by using the “Italy’s #1 Brand of Pasta” label when the products are manufactured in the United States with non-Italian ingredients. This misrepresentation has led consumers to pay a premium for products they believed to be authentic Italian pasta.

California residents who purchased Barilla brand pastas, including Classic Blue Box, Collezione Artisanal, Gluten Free, Veggie, and Whole Grain lines, from June 11, 2018, until the present for personal use are included in the Class. The lawsuit aims to seek restitutionary, actual, statutory, compensatory, and punitive damages for the losses incurred by consumers who paid a premium for products that were falsely claimed to be made in Italy with Italian ingredients.

Consumers have options regarding their involvement in the litigation. By doing nothing, individuals remain in the lawsuit and retain the possibility of receiving compensation or benefits that may result from the case. However, this also means giving up the right to sue Barilla separately for the same claims. Excluding oneself from the lawsuit requires delivering a signed Opt-Out request by August 18, 2025, either by mail or email to the Class Administrator. This exclusion request must provide specific information and a clear statement of the intent to be excluded from the Class in the Sinatro, et al. v. Barilla America, Inc. lawsuit. By excluding themselves from the lawsuit, individuals forfeit any benefits but retain the right to pursue separate legal action against Barilla.

For more information, individuals can visit the website www.BarillaClassAction.com or contact Class Counsel. It is important to note that contacting the Court directly is not advised. This summary provides an overview of the legal notice issued in relation to the Barilla Class Action lawsuit and outlines the options available to California residents who purchased the affected Barilla pasta products.