CATrends: Fake Discounts on Fitness Products
When the sale price is the regular price.
Catalano et al. v. Lyons Magnus, LLC
22-cv-6867, S.D.N.Y.
(Aug. 2022)
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
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
Settled
(Final approval granted)
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