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Starbucks Hit With Seattle Lawsuit Over “Sugar-Free” Drinks

By Drooid · Oct 6, 2026, 1:14 AM UTC · How we work

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Starbucks faces a class-action lawsuit in Seattle court over false “sugar-free” claims for eight drinks.
The drinks contain 13 to 21 grams of sugar per 20- or 24-ounce venti serving.
Federal law bars labeling a beverage “sugar-free” when it exceeds 0.5 grams per 12-ounce serving.
Consumers allege Starbucks exploited the 75% of Americans trying to cut sugar.
Starbucks spokesperson called the claims meritless and said the company will vigorously defend.

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Starbucks faces a class-action lawsuit in Seattle court over false “sugar-free” claims for eight drinks.
The drinks contain 13 to 21 grams of sugar per 20- or 24-ounce venti serving.
Federal law bars labeling a beverage “sugar-free” when it exceeds 0.5 grams per 12-ounce serving.
Consumers allege Starbucks exploited the 75% of Americans trying to cut sugar.
Starbucks spokesperson called the claims meritless and said the company will vigorously defend.