David addresses lawsuit over protein bars having extra fat, calories
A lawsuit alleges David protein bars contain significantly more fat and calories than advertised, prompting a response from the company.Summary
David, a popular protein bar brand, is facing a class action lawsuit accusing it of misrepresenting the fat and calorie content of its products. Filed in U.S. District Court for Southern New York, the lawsuit claims independent lab tests revealed the bars contain over 100 more calories and over 10 grams of additional fat than stated on the packaging. Plaintiffs Daniella Lopez, David Freifeld, and Crystal Paterson allege the discrepancies violate federal law. David responded on social media, attributing the confusion to how calories are measured, and a food scientist explained the difference between bomb calorimetry and the Atwater system, which measures absorbable calories. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages for consumers nationwide who purchased the bars, and has drawn comparisons to a scene in the movie “Mean Girls” where a character unknowingly consumes weight-gain inducing snack bars. The plaintiffs' lawyers have been contacted for comment.
(Source：USA TODAY)