Target
TINA.org investigated Target’s website – www.target.com – and found that false and deceptive Made in the USA labeling issues were widespread on its site, including product specifications that falsely stated…
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
Starbucks Refreshers
Allegations: Beverages do not contain the fruits advertised in the product name
Starbucks French Roast Ground Arabica Coffee
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “100% Arabica Coffee” when they contain added potassium
Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that cocoa has been harvested following ethical and environmentally responsible standards
Starbucks Sprouted Grain Bagel
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing bagels as “Sprouted Grain” when they are made primarily with non-sprouted grains
Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate
Allegations: Coffee products contain fewer servings than advertised
Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavor comes from vanilla when the ingredients list shows that the flavor comes from unspecified “Natural Flavor”
Starbucks Stores
Starbucks Sour Gummies
The Caffeine in Starbucks Espresso Beverages
Starbucks Cold Drinks
Starbucks White Chocolate Doubleshot Energy Drink
Starbucks Lattes
Starbucks Doubleshot® Espresso
Starbucks Espresso Beverages
Starbucks Cold and Iced Drinks
Advertised Prices for Breakfast Sandwiches at Starbucks
The Packaging of Starbucks Frappuccino® and Iced Coffee
Tassimo Coffee Brewers and Starbucks
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