https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-sued-for-allegedly-mislabeling-sugar-free-protein-drinksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-sued-for-allegedly-mislabeling-sugar-free-protein-drinkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/starbucks-sued-for-allegedly-mislabeling-sugar-free-protein-drinks#u112167Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:21:10 +0000Starbucks faces a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by consumers who claim the coffee chain mislabeled eight protein beverages as sugar-free. According to the court filing, these drinks contain between 13 and 21 grams of sugar originating from lactose, a naturally occurring milk sugar. Some drinks allegedly contain as much sugar as a Kit Kat bar or a Reese peanut butter cup. Starbucks denies the allegations, stating that the company does not add sugar to the beverages and utilizes sugar-free syrup for flavoring.Why it mattersThe litigation targets menu labeling practices for popular cafe ite