Class Action

Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt

Class Action

Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt


Case Name (Date)

Gilker et al v. Chobani, LLC
21-cv-488, S.D. Ill.
(May 2021)


Product/Service

Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt


Allegations

Falsely marketing that the yogurt provides “complete” and “advanced” nutrition when it does not have all of the necessary components of an average person’s nutritional needs and does not provide more than other products in the market

Misleadingly using a plus sign to tell consumers that the yogurt provides more probiotics and prebiotics than other similar foods when there is no recognized amount of probiotics and prebiotics to use for the comparison

Making false natural claims


Status

Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.



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