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Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener
Case Name (Date)
Gibson et al. v. Saraya USA, Inc. d/b/a Lakanto
25-cv-5543, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2025)
Product/Service
Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as monk fruit sweetener when they contain mostly erythritol, which is a chemically-processed sugar alcohol
Status
Pending
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