More Food Companies Face Class Action Lawsuits Over Zero-Sugar Labels
Several food and beverage companies are facing new class action lawsuits over their use of zero-sugar labels on products containing allulose, a natural sweetener. The FDA recently clarified that allulose is classified as sugar under the legal definition, which has led to renewed litigation against brands like Liquid Death and David protein bars. This follows a federal judge's decision to revive a similar lawsuit against Chobani after it used allulose in its zero-sugar yogurt products. The lawsuits argue consumers were misled into paying premium prices for sugar-free items that actually contain small amounts of sugar, violating labeling regulations requiring such claims to reflect less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving. Companies had previously relied on FDA guidance from 2020 which stated the agency would not take enforcement action while final rules were developed.
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