Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claims
Consumers sue Amazon for misleading seafood sustainability claims, alleging greenwashing and false labeling on its platform.Summary
A proposed class action in Seattle federal court accuses Amazon of greenwashing by using misleading sustainability labels—such as "dolphin safe," "responsibly sourced," and "MSC Certified Sustainable Seafood"—on seafood sold through its platform. Plaintiffs argue that most fishing vessels are not publicly tracked, some hide their whereabouts by disabling transponders, and at least 20 % of imported wild‑caught seafood is neither responsibly nor sustainably sourced, making the labels unsubstantiated or materially false. The suit names dozens of tuna, salmon and other products from brands like Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist and Amazon’s own 365 by Whole Foods Market, and seeks compensatory and punitive damages as well as restitution under Washington consumer‑protection laws. Amazon’s parent companies for the named brands are not defendants in the filing.
(Source：The Economic Times)