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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dee-Ann Durbin

A lawsuit accuses Starbucks of mislabeling 8 'sugar-free' protein drinks

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Starbucks is facing a consumer lawsuit over claims that the protein drinks labeled “sugar-free” on its cafe menus may actually contain more sugar than a Reese’s peanut butter cup.

The federal lawsuit filed late Friday in Seattle alleges that eight protein beverages Starbucks sells in the U.S. contain varying amounts of sugar even though the company lists them as sugarless.

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