Consumer Protection Law
Jun. 18, 2026
Regulatory law is both an art and a science
What food companies can learn from the David Protein lawsuit: When regulatory compliance, science and consumer perception collide.
Pejman Javaheri
Managing Partner
Juris Law Group, P.C.
10215 Santa Monica Blvd.
Century City , CA 90067
Email: pjavaheri@jurislawgroup.com
In January 2026, a group of consumers filed a putative class action against David Protein in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleging that the company significantly understated the calorie and fat content of its protein bars. The lawsuit quickly attracted attention throughout the food and beverage industry because it challenged the company's signature claim that its bars deliver exceptionally high protein with only 150 calories.
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