Food manufacturer Cento is committing "tomato fraud," lawsuit alleges

Two California residents are suing Cento Fine Foods, alleging the company engaged in "tomato fraud" by claiming that the tomatoes in one of its canned products are the authentic San Marzano variety from Italy. The plaintiffs claim that Cento's "Certified San Marzano" labeling is "false, misleading and unfair," alleging that the tomatoes in the product lack the quality and taste associated with the real fruit. …