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CVS Whey Protein Powder

A false advertising class-action lawsuit against CVS survived a motion to dismiss filed by CVS in March 2016. The complaint, which was originally filed in November 2014 and amended in…

Core 8 Protein Supplements

Class Action

Core 8 Protein Supplements

A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against Core Formulation alleging that its protein supplements – including those sold under the brand names Core Formulations/CF, Core 8, IsoCore, APEX, Biohealth…

New Whey Liquid Protein

Class Action

New Whey Liquid Protein

In September 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against New Whey Nutrition for allegedly falsely marketing New Whey Liquid Protein. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the supplement contains…

DYMATIZE Protein Products

Class Action

DYMATIZE Protein Products

April 2017: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. October 2016: A federal judge preliminarily approved a settlement of this action. According to the settlement terms, the company…

Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder

Class Action

Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing protein powder as vanilla and providing “clean nutrition”

Snickers Protein Bars

Class Action

Snickers Protein Bars

In April 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Mars Wrigley Confectioner for allegedly misleadingly advertising Snickers Protein Bars by misrepresenting the quantity, quality, and nature of the protein in…

Van’s Power Grains Protein Original Waffles

Class Action

Van’s Power Grains Protein Original Waffles

Allegations: Products provide less than half of the protein advertised

Pure Protein

Class Action

Pure Protein

In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against United States Nutrition for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched…

Smart for Life Protein Bars

Class Action

Smart for Life Protein Bars

Allegations: Products contain less protein than advertised

Prime Bites Protein Brownies

Class Action

Prime Bites Protein Brownies

Allegations: Products contain less protein than advertised

Vega Protein Powders

Class Action

Vega Protein Powders

August 2019: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint bringing similar allegations. January 2019: After the plaintiffs learned that Whitewave Services and Danone do not directly manufacture, distribute, or sell the Vega…

Fuel for Fire Protein Pouches

Class Action

Fuel for Fire Protein Pouches

In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that Fuel for Fire pouches of protein contain 25 percent less protein than advertised on the label. (Minor et al v.…

22 Days Nutrition® Plant Power Protein Powder Supplement

Class Action

22 Days Nutrition® Plant Power Protein Powder Supplement

In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Coexist Nutrition for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…

SunWarrior’s Warrior Blend – Raw Vegan Protein

Class Action

SunWarrior’s Warrior Blend – Raw Vegan Protein

January 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not…

Bowmar Nutrition Protein Products

Class Action

Bowmar Nutrition Protein Products

Allegations: Products provide less protein than advertised

OWYN Pro Elite High Protein Shakes

Class Action

OWYN Pro Elite High Protein Shakes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “zero sugar” and assisting in weight loss without also including a disclaimer that products are not for weight control as is required by federal…

KIND’s Protein Claims