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Lyons Ready Care, Glucerna, Oatly, and Other Products
Case Name (Date)
Katen et al. v. Lyons Magnus, LLC
22-cv-14293, S.D. Fla.
(Aug. 2022)
Radford et al. v. Lyons Magnus, LLC et al.
23-cv-88, E.D. Cal.
(Jan. 2023)
Product/Service
Lyons Ready Care, Lyons Barista Style, Glucerna, Intelligentsia, Kate Farms, Oatly, Premier Protein, Stumptown Cold Brew Coffee and various other products
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products may contain bacteria (cronobacter sakazakii and clostridium botulinum) that can cause infections and other illnesses
Status
Katen case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
Radford case: Voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.
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