[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 117 (Monday, June 17, 1996)] [Notices] [Page 30614] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-15303] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION [Dkt. C-3643] The Dannon Company, Inc.; Prohibited Trade Practices, and Affirmative Corrective Actions AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Consent order. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent order prohibits, among other things, a New York-based frozen yogurt manufacturer from misrepresenting the amount of fat, calories, or cholesterol in any frozen yogurt products. The consent order requires the respondent to pay $150,000 to the U.S. Treasury. This action settles allegations stemming from nutritional claims made in advertisements for Dannon's Pure Indulgence frozen yogurt. DATES: Complaint and Order issued March 18, 1996.\1\ \1\ Copies of the Complaint and the Decision and Order are available from the Commission's Public Reference Branch, H-130, 6th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20580. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Metrinko, FTC/S-4302, Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On Tuesday, December 12, 1995, there was published in the Federal Register, 60 FR 63715, a proposed consent agreement with analysis In the Matter of The Dannon Company, Inc., for the purpose of soliciting public comment. Interested parties were given sixty (60) days in which to submit comments, suggestions or objections regarding the proposed form of the order. A comment was filed and considered by the Commission. The Commission has ordered the issuance of the complaint in the form contemplated by the agreement, made its jurisdictional findings and entered an order to cease and desist, as set forth in the proposed consent agreement, in disposition of this proceeding. (Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U.S.C. 46. Interprets or applies sec. 5, 38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 U.S.C. 45, 52) Donald S. Clark, Secretary. [FR Doc. 96-15303 Filed 6-14-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-M