
Starbucks Refreshers
Allegations: Beverages do not contain the fruits advertised in the product name
Brownell et al. v. Starbucks Coffee Co.
22-cv-1199, N.D.N.Y.
(Nov. 2022)
Starbucks French Roast Ground 100% Arabica Coffee
Misleadingly marketing products as “100% Arabica Coffee” when they contain added potassium
Allegations: Beverages do not contain the fruits advertised in the product name
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that cocoa has been harvested following ethical and environmentally responsible standards
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing bagels as “Sprouted Grain” when they are made primarily with non-sprouted grains
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy, safe, and high quality without disclosing that they may contain harmful bacteria
Allegations: Coffee products contain fewer servings than advertised
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavor comes from vanilla when the ingredients list shows that the flavor comes from unspecified “Natural Flavor”
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