Just how long it takes to peel away the plastic on a microwavable cup of Velveeta Shells and Cheese appeals to be at the heart of a lawsuit that was dismissed by a federal judge Thursday.
A federal judge in Miami tossed the case against Kraft Heinz & Co., which was accused in a proposed $5 million class–action lawsuit over its allegedly misleading consumers by promising it takes only 3 1/2 minutes to prepare a cup of microwavable Velveeta macaroni and cheese, Reuters reported.
The judge said consumer Amanda Ramirez “lacked standing” over her complaint over packaging that said her macaroni and cheese would be “ready in 3 1/2 minutes” because it did not include time to remove the lid, add water and stir in a cheese sauce pouch, according to the report.
The judge said Ms. Ramirez never alleged that she could not eat nor had even tried to cook the product she bought, or that it was “so flawed as to be rendered useless,” according to Reuters.
