Lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling sugar-free protein drinks
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ABC News ↗ — Headline leads with 'WATCH:' and specifies 'mislabeling 8 sugar-free protein drinks'ABC News — Headline leads with 'WATCH:' and specifies 'mislabeling 8 sugar-free protein drinks'
Fox Business ↗ — Lede states drinks contain '13 to 21 grams of sugar' and 'violate federal labeling rules'; quotes Starbucks denial and FDA threshold detailsFox Business — Lede states drinks contain '13 to 21 grams of sugar' and 'violate federal labeling rules'; quotes Starbucks denial and FDA threshold details
WATCH: Lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks
Starbucks introduced protein drinks in September 2025 to meet consumer demand for functional beverages and catch up to rivals like Dutch Bros, which launched protein-enhanced coffee drinks in 2024.
Starbucks sued for allegedly mislabeling 'sugar-free' protein drinks
A proposed class-action lawsuit alleges eight Starbucks "Sugar-Free" protein beverages contain 13 to 21 grams of sugar