Federal judge allows lawsuit against PepsiCo for misleading Gatorade protein bar marketing.

A federal judge ruled that PepsiCo can be sued for marketing Gatorade protein bars as healthy, despite their sugar content exceeding that of typical candy bars. The lawsuit, led by three fitness enthusiasts, claims the bars contain more sugar than protein and mislead consumers with deceptive marketing. PepsiCo denies the claims, stating the bars are not marketed as healthy or low in sugar. The plaintiffs seek unspecified damages.

August 15, 2024
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