Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Summary
Some customers have filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe's, saying the store’s French Roast Low Acid coffee has less caffeine than expected. The lawsuit claims Trader Joe's did not clearly tell buyers that this coffee contains about half the caffeine of regular coffee.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed in California and involves customers who bought Trader Joe's French Roast Low Acid coffee.
- Plaintiffs say the coffee is advertised without mentioning its low caffeine content.
- Testing showed the coffee has about half the caffeine of typical coffee blends.
- Usually, coffee labels mention if caffeine is reduced, like "decaf" or "half-caff."
- The plaintiffs argue customers buy coffee expecting full caffeine for energy.
- They say a lower caffeine product should be labeled and sold at a lower price.
- The customers want Trader Joe's to pay damages and stop misleading advertising.
- Trader Joe's did not immediately comment on the lawsuit.
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