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Commitments And Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments And Contingencies
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal proceedings

From time to time, we are involved in litigation incidental to the ordinary conduct of our business. Disposition of pending litigation related to these matters, as well as the matter discussed below, is not expected by management to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

On October 15, 2012, a class action lawsuit, titled Morrison and Kist. v. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. et al, was filed against the Company and each of its directors in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau. The suit alleges that the board of directors breached its fiduciary duties in respect of the proxy statement disclosure relating to the proposals for the advisory vote regarding executive compensation and the amendment to the Amended and Restated 2002 Long Term Incentive and Stock Award Plan. The complaint seeks injunctive relief and damages. The Company believes the claim is without merit and plans to vigorously defend against it.