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Upnourish Plant-based Protein Powders
Case Name (Date)
Plascencia et al. v. Inscience Solutions LLC d/b/a Upnourish
25-cv-5533, C.D. Cal.
(June 2025)
Product/Service
Upnourish plant-based protein powders
Allegations
Products provide less protein than advertised
Status
Pending
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