Starbucks faces consumer lawsuit over sugar-free drink claims

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Starbucks faces a consumer lawsuit alleging beverages marketed as sugar-free contain high sugar levels.

Starbucks is facing a legal challenge from consumers over protein beverages marketed as sugar-free. The lawsuit claims these drinks actually contain substantial levels of sugar, comparable to candy bars.

The lawsuit targets protein beverages promoted online as having no added sugar.
Affected beverages allegedly contain up to twenty-one grams of sugar per serving.

By the numbers

21grams of sugar

Why it matters

Food and beverage marketing claims face strict consumer protection scrutiny, as misleading nutritional labels can lead to significant legal liabilities and class-action lawsuits.

What outlets agree on

Customers have filed a lawsuit against Starbucks regarding sugar-free claims on specific beverages.

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