Tag: protein

  • Beyond Meat Faces New Claim that It Misled Consumers on Protein Content

    Three consumers have filed a putative class action against alternative-meat manufacturer Beyond Meat, Inc., alleging the company misled consumers as to the amount of protein in its products. Garcia v. Beyond Meat, Inc., No. 22-297 (S.D. Iowa, filed on September 9, 2022). The plaintiffs—who live in Colorado, Iowa and Florida—allege they relied on representations regarding…

  • Pancake Mixes Overcount Protein, Plaintiffs Allege

    According to a putative class action complaint, Kodiak Cakes LLC and Baker Mills Inc. deliberately mislead consumers by labeling Kodiak Cakes pancake and waffle mixes as containing 14 grams of protein despite allegedly containing only 11.5 grams. Hinkley v. Baker Mills Inc., No. 21-221 (D. Utah, filed April 13, 2021). “Consumers are increasingly health conscious…

  • Lenny & Larry’s Settles Cookie Class Action

    Lenny & Larry’s Inc. has agreed to pay $1.85 million in cash and $3.15 million in free products to settle a lawsuit alleging that its Complete Cookie did not provide the advertised amount of protein. Cowen v. Lenny & Larry’s Inc., No. 17-1530 (N.D. Ill., E. Div., motion filed September 25, 2018). Under the settlement…