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Class-Action Lawsuit Dismissed Against David Protein Bars

4/1/2026

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The class-action lawsuit against the company behind David protein bars was voluntarily dismissed.
The suit claimed independent tests showed the bars contained 83% more calories and 400% more fat than advertised.
Peter Rahal, the company's founder, defended the product, saying the calorie count comes from absorbed calories in esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG).
David bars remain popular.
Rahal plans to launch more products this year.

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The class-action lawsuit against the company behind David protein bars was voluntarily dismissed.
The suit claimed independent tests showed the bars contained 83% more calories and 400% more fat than advertised.
Peter Rahal, the company's founder, defended the product, saying the calorie count comes from absorbed calories in esterified propoxylated glycerol (EPG).
David bars remain popular.
Rahal plans to launch more products this year.