Trader Joe’s hit with class action alleging misleading probiotic claims
A class action lawsuit alleges Trader Joe’s misrepresented the probiotic CFU count in its Advanced Strength Probiotic Dietary Supplement.Summary
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Trader Joe’s, alleging the company falsely advertised the number of colony forming units (CFUs) in its Advanced Strength Probiotic Dietary Supplement. Plaintiffs Bryan Bibey and Anne Lynn Elkind claim the product is advertised as containing “30 Billion CFU Per Capsule,” but testing revealed an average count of only 8.75 billion, less than 70% of the advertised amount. The lawsuit argues this discrepancy renders the product’s health benefits misleading and the label claim “patently false.” The plaintiffs are seeking damages, restitution, and an injunction to prevent Trader Joe’s from continuing these practices, representing consumers in California and New York. This lawsuit follows a 2024 case claiming Trader Joe’s falsely markets its Almost Everything Bagels as gluten-free.
(Source：Class Action Lawsuits)