{
  "id": 12391976,
  "title": "Starbucks hit with a class-action lawsuit over its ‘sugar free’ protein drinks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/starbucks-hit-with-a-class-action-lawsuit-over-its-sugar-free-protein",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T13:11:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91618921/starbucks-hit-class-action-lawsuit-over-sugar-free-protein-drinks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starbucks faces a class-action lawsuit over its \"sugar-free\" protein drinks, according to a federal lawsuit filed in Seattle. The plaintiffs argue that the drinks contain more sugar than advertised, with a 16-ounce Sugar-Free Caramel Protein Matcha containing 16 grams of sugar, compared to 11 grams in a Reese's peanut butter cup. Hagens Berman, the law firm representing the plaintiffs, claims the mislabeling is \"false, deceptive and unlawful.\" Starbucks maintains that the sugar comes from protein-boosted milk and sugar-free syrup, and denies the allegations, stating it has provided clear information about its products. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction against Starbucks' use of the \"sugar-free\" label.",
  "summary": "Starbucks 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 butter cup. The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle alleges that eight protein beverages Starbucks sells in the U.S. contain varying amounts of sugar even though the company lists them as sugarless. On Monday, the menu on…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}