Starbucks sued over ‘sugar-free’ drinks with more sugar than Reese’s
AgenciesStarbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butt...
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Starbucks in Seattle, claiming that the company's "sugar-free" protein drinks contain more sugar than a Reese's peanut butter cup. The lawsuit, filed by Hagens Berman, a firm specializing in class action cases, alleges that eight Starbucks protein beverages sold across the U.S. contain varying amounts of sugar despite being labeled as sugarless.
The 16-ounce Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Matcha, for instance, contains 16 grams of sugar, while a Reese's cup has only 11 grams. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of three consumers from California, New York, and Washington, argues that the mislabeling is deceptive and violates federal labeling regulations. Starbucks maintains that the sugar in its protein drinks comes from its protein-boosted milk and sugar-free syrup, and that it has consistently provided accurate information about its products. The firm also asserts that it welcomes legal challenges to these claims.
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