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FAKE "Hawaiian Bread"...!!!
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GM
Jan 5, 2021, 1:06:40 PM1/5/21
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https://nypost.com/2020/12/29/kings-hawaiian-misleads-about-where-its-rolls-are-made-lawsuit-claims/
King’s Hawaiian misleads about where its rolls are made, lawsuit claims
By Rebecca Rosenberg and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon December 29, 2020
King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls are not Hawaiian enough, a new lawsuit charges.
"The class-action suit, filed Friday in Manhattan federal court, accuses the maker of the popular baked products of defrauding consumers by suggesting they’re still made in the Aloha State.
In fact, they’re made in California.
“King’s Hawaiian has been known as the most authentic purveyor of its eponymous Hawaiian rolls,” Long Island attorney Spencer Sheehan, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of a Yonkers man and others, told The Post on Tuesday.
“Unfortunately, they’re labeling gives consumers the impression that it’s made in Hawaii,” he said. “It’s not.”
The lawsuit, which names Yonkers resident Robert Galinsky as the chief plaintiff, concedes that King’s Hawaiian “essentially invented this category of food,” and said others companies have tried to emulate the rolls and their branding.
At least a dozen other food companies — from Pillsbury to Sara Lee — have packaged and marketed products dubbed “Hawaiian sweet rolls,” the suit said.
The objection, the lawsuit said, is the front label mention of “Hilo, Hawaii,” where the rolls were first made in the 1950s.
However, they’re now made in Torrance, California — and the suggestion of continued Hawaiian authenticity means consumers must pay a higher price for the buns, the suit charges.
“Defendant’s prominent placement of ‘Hilo, Hawaii,’ on the front label — coupled with the other legitimate uses of the word ‘Hawaiian’ — is deceptive and misleading to consumers who believe they are buying a product made in Hawaii,” the lawsuit said.
“Had plaintiff and class members known the truth, they would not have bought the product or would have paid less for them,” the suit said.
The suit seeks to have the company change its label, as well as unspecified damages.
King’s Hawaiian did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday..."
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King’s Hawaiian misleads about where its rolls are made, lawsuit claims
By Rebecca Rosenberg and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon December 29, 2020
King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls are not Hawaiian enough, a new lawsuit charges.
"The class-action suit, filed Friday in Manhattan federal court, accuses the maker of the popular baked products of defrauding consumers by suggesting they’re still made in the Aloha State.
In fact, they’re made in California.
“King’s Hawaiian has been known as the most authentic purveyor of its eponymous Hawaiian rolls,” Long Island attorney Spencer Sheehan, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of a Yonkers man and others, told The Post on Tuesday.
“Unfortunately, they’re labeling gives consumers the impression that it’s made in Hawaii,” he said. “It’s not.”
The lawsuit, which names Yonkers resident Robert Galinsky as the chief plaintiff, concedes that King’s Hawaiian “essentially invented this category of food,” and said others companies have tried to emulate the rolls and their branding.
At least a dozen other food companies — from Pillsbury to Sara Lee — have packaged and marketed products dubbed “Hawaiian sweet rolls,” the suit said.
The objection, the lawsuit said, is the front label mention of “Hilo, Hawaii,” where the rolls were first made in the 1950s.
However, they’re now made in Torrance, California — and the suggestion of continued Hawaiian authenticity means consumers must pay a higher price for the buns, the suit charges.
“Defendant’s prominent placement of ‘Hilo, Hawaii,’ on the front label — coupled with the other legitimate uses of the word ‘Hawaiian’ — is deceptive and misleading to consumers who believe they are buying a product made in Hawaii,” the lawsuit said.
“Had plaintiff and class members known the truth, they would not have bought the product or would have paid less for them,” the suit said.
The suit seeks to have the company change its label, as well as unspecified damages.
King’s Hawaiian did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday..."
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Ed Pawlowski
Jan 5, 2021, 5:09:26 PM1/5/21
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On 1/5/2021 1:06 PM, GM wrote:
> https://nypost.com/2020/12/29/kings-hawaiian-misleads-about-where-its-rolls-are-made-lawsuit-claims/
>
> King’s Hawaiian misleads about where its rolls are made, lawsuit claims
>
> By Rebecca Rosenberg and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon December 29, 2020
>
> King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls are not Hawaiian enough, a new lawsuit charges.
>
> "The class-action suit, filed Friday in Manhattan federal court, accuses the maker of the popular baked products of defrauding consumers by suggesting they’re still made in the Aloha State.
>
> In fact, they’re made in California.
>
> “King’s Hawaiian has been known as the most authentic purveyor of its eponymous Hawaiian rolls,” Long Island attorney Spencer Sheehan, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of a Yonkers man and others, told The Post on Tuesday.
>
> “Unfortunately, they’re labeling gives consumers the impression that it’s made in Hawaii,” he said. “It’s not.”
I'm starting a series of lawsuits too. Turns out the Italian
> https://nypost.com/2020/12/29/kings-hawaiian-misleads-about-where-its-rolls-are-made-lawsuit-claims/
>
> King’s Hawaiian misleads about where its rolls are made, lawsuit claims
>
> By Rebecca Rosenberg and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon December 29, 2020
>
> King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls are not Hawaiian enough, a new lawsuit charges.
>
> "The class-action suit, filed Friday in Manhattan federal court, accuses the maker of the popular baked products of defrauding consumers by suggesting they’re still made in the Aloha State.
>
> In fact, they’re made in California.
>
> “King’s Hawaiian has been known as the most authentic purveyor of its eponymous Hawaiian rolls,” Long Island attorney Spencer Sheehan, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of a Yonkers man and others, told The Post on Tuesday.
>
> “Unfortunately, they’re labeling gives consumers the impression that it’s made in Hawaii,” he said. “It’s not.”
restaurants I've gone too are cooking the meals in the kitchen in the
back. I thought it was coming from Italy.
I'm checking on the Chinese places too. This could be big bucks for me
when I win.
GM
Jan 5, 2021, 5:14:01 PM1/5/21
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Best
Greg
jmcquown
Jan 5, 2021, 7:31:37 PM1/5/21
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is at the end of it all, litigants might get a check for a few dollars.
Meanwhile, the lawyer rakes in huge fees based on the amount of the
total judgement or settlement amount. Usually 30% spread out over each
and every litigant. Those litigants need to read the fine print.
Personally, I don't care where King's Hawaiian sweet rolls or bread is
made. I've tasted it, that's the reason I don't buy it.
Jill
Sheldon Martin
Jan 5, 2021, 7:58:26 PM1/5/21
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On Tue, 5 Jan 2021 19:31:31 -0500, jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:
I won't buy it either, it's the most awful excuse for bread... the
critters really don't like it, they'd rather eat stale rye bread.
I'll never buy Ukelele bread again, it's a waste of money.
wrote:
critters really don't like it, they'd rather eat stale rye bread.
I'll never buy Ukelele bread again, it's a waste of money.
Ed Pawlowski
Jan 5, 2021, 8:18:57 PM1/5/21
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I'm looking to go ahead with my idea. The check is for 28 cents. Not
sure how much it cost to mail it but probably more than that.
I've used the Hawaiian rolls for the breakfast sliders a few times. With
the other dominant flavors the roll is just a means to hold it. I've
had them served as dinner rolls and have no interest in eating them like
that.
jmcquown
Jan 5, 2021, 8:36:37 PM1/5/21
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house back in the 1980's. I don't care what the ingredients are, tasted
it, didn't like it, never bought it. There's no reason for anyone to
sue because it's not made in Hawaii. Frivilous lawsuits are stupid.
Jill
jmcquown
Jan 5, 2021, 8:41:39 PM1/5/21
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get past that taste in the breakfast sliders (I did read that post!).
Congratulations on your 28 cents! :)
Jill
Julie Bove
Jan 6, 2021, 12:22:55 AM1/6/21
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Brown N' Serve (half white, half wheat). She finally realized that no one
but her was eating them. She then went to those cans of Crescent rolls.
Those didn't go over much better.
She began serving on the King's Hawaiian rolls because my nephew and his
parents liked them. I tried a bite of one. Ptttooey. I hate soft, poofy,
sweet things. So does Angela.
Later in the day, my parents asked Angela and I to stay for dinner. Said we
could have turkey sandwiches. I don't know why, but both of us visualized
nice turkey sandwiches. In reality, they never had bread in the house with a
few exceptions. My dad took sandwiches to work on Hollywood (diet) bread or
Roman Meal when he was working. And my mom bought cheap bread for road trips
when there was leftover meatloaf.
We were very disappointed to be offered the turkey, the King's rolls and
nothing else. Uh... No thank you. We'll eat at home.
Used to be some Road House here that served rolls sort of like those but
they were huge and had pineapple juice in them. I never got anything edible
there. They baked the potatoes in a salt crust. Not sure why. Made the skin
inedible. The potato inside was old tasting and dried out. Food was served
on hubcaps. The big appeal (not sure why) was peanuts in the shell. The
diners threw the shells on the floor. I witnessed wait staff dumping food
from plates on the floor. Disgusting! They only seemed to sweep up when the
food was ankle deep.
Julie Bove
Jan 6, 2021, 12:26:15 AM1/6/21
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"Ed Pawlowski" <e...@snet.xxx> wrote in message
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bread with a bit of crispness to it when toasted. Like Ciabatta bread. If I
eat a burger on a roll, I want it to be that. Otherwise, skip the roll. For
a breakfast slider, I'd use biscuits.
dsi1
Jan 6, 2021, 1:00:45 AM1/6/21
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There are also rumors that have been whispered in dark corners for years that Vienna sausage is completely unknown in Vienna. Whether there is anything to this is a mystery but I believe that one day, the truth will be revealed.
Master Bruce
Jan 6, 2021, 1:13:19 AM1/6/21
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On Tue, 5 Jan 2021 22:00:40 -0800 (PST), dsi1 <dsi...@hawaiiantel.net>
wrote:
Maybe you should investigate this further, go to Switzerland and order
some Swiss.
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some Swiss.
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Gary
Jan 6, 2021, 12:04:06 PM1/6/21
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Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> I've used the Hawaiian rolls for the breakfast sliders a few times. With
> the other dominant flavors the roll is just a means to hold it. I've
> had them served as dinner rolls and have no interest in eating them like
> that.
And just for the record, the *original* Hawaiian rolls were sweet. They
> I've used the Hawaiian rolls for the breakfast sliders a few times. With
> the other dominant flavors the roll is just a means to hold it. I've
> had them served as dinner rolls and have no interest in eating them like
> that.
do make at least one or two different varieties now. One is a dinner
roll that's not sweet.
dsi1
Jan 6, 2021, 12:48:43 PM1/6/21
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dsi1
Jan 6, 2021, 1:38:08 PM1/6/21
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Leo
Jan 6, 2021, 9:50:38 PM1/6/21
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On 2021 Jan 5, , Ed Pawlowski wrote
(in article <ls5JH.43709$594....@fx02.iad>):
> I'm starting a series of lawsuits too. Turns out the Italian
> restaurants I've gone too are cooking the meals in the kitchen in the
> back. I thought it was coming from Italy.
>
> I'm checking on the Chinese places too. This could be big bucks for me
> when I win.
Let´s make it a class action.
(in article <ls5JH.43709$594....@fx02.iad>):
> I'm starting a series of lawsuits too. Turns out the Italian
> restaurants I've gone too are cooking the meals in the kitchen in the
> back. I thought it was coming from Italy.
>
> I'm checking on the Chinese places too. This could be big bucks for me
> when I win.
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