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Starbucks Accused Of Mislabeling 8 'Sugar-Free' Protein Drinks

First reported 5 Oct, 15:32 UTCUpdated 17h ago3 sources

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A 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.

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HuffPost
Starbucks Accused Of Mislabeling 8 'Sugar-Free' Protein Drinks

A 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.

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The Straits Times
Starbucks sued over ‘sugar-free’ claims for protein beverages

The Starbucks website says the beverages are “protein-packed” with “no added sugar”.

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The Washington Times
A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks

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.

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  1. The Straits TimesCenterSGHigh factuality
    Starbucks sued over ‘sugar-free’ claims for protein beverages (opens The Straits Times in a new tab)

    The Starbucks website says the beverages are “protein-packed” with “no added sugar”.

  2. The Washington TimesRightUSMostly factual
    A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks (opens The Washington Times in a new tab)

    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.

  3. HuffPostLeftUSMostly factual
    Starbucks Accused Of Mislabeling 8 'Sugar-Free' Protein Drinks (opens HuffPost in a new tab)

    A 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.

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