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Case Name (Date)
Scheibe et al. v. Performance Enhancing Supplements, LLC d/b/a PEScience
23-cv-219, S.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2023)
Product/Service
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Allegations
Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” when they contain an artificial flavoring ingredient (DL malic acid)
Status
Pending
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