Target
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Oatly, Glucerna and Others
Case Name (Date)
Dixon et al. v. Lyons Magnus, LLC and Tru Aseptics, LLC
22-cv-4039, D.S.C.
(Nov. 2022)
Jennings et al. v. Lyons Magnus, LLC, Tru Aseptics, LLC, Starbucks Corp., and Target Corp.
22-cv-2317, S.D. Ind.
(Dec. 2022)
Speaks et al. v. Lyons Magnus, LLC and Tru Aseptics, LLC
22-cv-1043, M.D.N.C.
(Dec. 2022)
Product/Service
Oatly, Stumptown, Glucerna, Intelligentsia, Aloha, Kate Farms, and Premier Protein products, including certain beverages, coffee, nutritional shakes and other supplements
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as healthy, safe, and high quality without disclosing that they may contain harmful bacteria (cronobacter sakazakii)
Status
Pending
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
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