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Former PepsiCo executive claims credit for Flamin' Hot Cheetos in lawsuit over origin story

Former PepsiCo executive claims credit for Flamin' Hot Cheetos in lawsuit over origin story

Richard Montañez has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Frito-Lay, alleging that they are denying his role in creating Flamin' Hot Cheetos.

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