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Coachtzu t1_j29fvlp wrote

You could report if you feel so inclined. There's case law in Vermont that companies have to have real maple syrup in the product if they're going to advertise it as such.

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Kixeliz t1_j29l5n8 wrote

Yup, McDonald's tried to pull some shenanigans with its oatmeal a decade ago, claimed maple without actually supplying anything with maple syrup in it. Franchise owners, not corporate, had to foot the bill to supply real maple sugar, because capitalism.

https://www.npr.org/2011/02/03/133456136/Vermont-To-McDonalds-Dont-Mess-With-Maple-Syrup

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Left-Link5070 t1_j2dkm3b wrote

Right. I suspect the store will be the one bearing the cost here by having to toss the product.

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zonitronic t1_j29x596 wrote

Not enough tar and feathers with this option.

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