Starbucks Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over 'Sugar-Free' Claims for Protein Beverages
A proposed consumer class action has been filed against Starbucks (SBUX) alleging that the company falsely marketed eight of its protein beverages as “sugar-free” despite containing lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Seattle and claims that consumers were misled by these labeling practices. The case centers on whether lactose should be considered part of the
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