Starbucks faces class action lawsuit over alleged false labeling of sugar content in protein drinks
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View chart & analysis → - 1Hagens Berman and Sterlington PLLC filed a lawsuit alleging that eight of Starbucks' protein drinks were labeled sugar-free despite containing sugar.
- 2The drinks in question contain 13g and 21g of sugar derived from lactose per 20oz or 24oz Venti serving of Starbucks protein drinks.
- 3Plaintiffs claim the products were falsely advertised as they exceed the 0.5g sugar threshold per 12oz serving required by federal regulations.
So what's the key point?
Starbucks is being sued for allegedly false advertising regarding its protein drinks being sugar-free. The issue arose because the drinks were labeled sugar-free despite containing 13g of sugar.
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