Class-action lawsuit accuses Trader Joe’s of misleading buyers on low-acid coffee
A class-action lawsuit alleges Trader Joe's misled consumers about its low-acid coffee, claiming it contains less caffeine than expected.Summary
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Trader Joe's, accusing the retailer of misleading customers about its low-acid coffee. The lawsuit claims the product contains significantly less caffeine than consumers anticipate, raising concerns about transparency in labeling. Kerry Sachs, CEO of Puroast Coffee, initiated the dispute after purchasing and testing Trader Joe's low-acid French roast, finding it lacked the advertised low-acid properties and contained less than half the expected caffeine. Puroast filed a federal lawsuit in 2025, and four additional consumers have since joined the legal action. The company is not seeking financial damages but is advocating for clearer labeling and a federal standard defining what qualifies as "low-acid" coffee. Trader Joe's has not publicly responded to the allegations. The case underscores the broader industry challenge of defining and regulating specialty claims like "low acid."
(Source：Baltimore News)