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Various Nutritional and Beverage Products from Lyons Magnus
Case Name (Date)
Catalano et al. v. Lyons Magnus, LLC
22-cv-6867, S.D.N.Y.
(Aug. 2022)
Product/Service
Nutritional and beverage products from Lyons Magnus, including Lyons Care 2.0 High Protein Nutritional Drink, Pirq Plant Protein Caramel Coffee, Aloha Coconut Plant-Based Protein, and others
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous substances (cronobacter sakazakii and clostridium botulinum) that increase the risk of adverse health consequences, such as invasive infections
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
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