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FITCRUNCH Whey Protein Baked Bars
Case Name (Date)
Seljak et al v. Pervine Foods, LLC
21-cv-9561, S.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2021)
Product/Service
FITCRUNCH Whey Protein Baked Bars
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as healthy when they contain high levels of fat
Status
Pending
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