Meati Foods targeted in false advertising suit; also names new COO

Meati has its plate full.

Meati Foods is the target of a false advertising class action lawsuit for allegedly advertising its plant-based cutlets and steaks as being made from “mushroom root,” instead of from the fungus Neurosposo Crassa, a red mold that grows on bread, according to documents filed in the case.

Meati allegedly also labeled its line of meat alternatives as “95% Mushroom…