UPDATE:
- The G Butter class action lawsuit was dismissed April 13, 2021.
A recent class action claims that G Butter is wrongfully advertised as being a “high protein” and “low calorie” nut spread.
The G Butter spreads are offered in several flavors such as Birthday Cake, Brownie Batter, Cookie Dough, Cookies & Cream, Peanut Butter Cup, Pumpkin Spice, Red Velvet Icing, S’mores, Sugar Cookie, Vegan Cookie Dough, and White Chocolate.
G Butter allegedly touts its products as aimed to “make healthy eating a long term lifestyle, while still tasting exceptional.”
However, these “guilt free” spreads are far unhealthier than the brand portrays, according to a recent G Butter class action.
Plaintiff Michael Jordan argues that these products are not conducive to a healthy lifestyle despite the overstated nutrient claims. He and other consumers reportedly relied on labeling claims and advertisements when purchasing the products but did not get their money’s worth due to a failure to deliver on the marketing promises.
In his G Butter class action, Jordan argues that the G Butter product he purchased “was not a healthy food, doesn’t lend itself to a healthy lifestyle, did not contain accurate Nutrition Facts label statements, was not a low-calorie food, and was not a notable source of protein—all contrary to Defendants’ claims relating to the Product and its nutritional content.”
Nutrient facts on the back of the products reportedly show calories between 100 and 157, carbs between 5 and 6 grams, fat between 5 and 9 grams, protein between 10 and 14 grams, and only 1 gram of sugar per each 2 tablespoon serving. These claims are allegedly false based on independent testing.
According to the G Butter class action, independent testing reportedly showed that the products contain more than 220 calories, between 8 and 13 grams of carbs, between 17 and 21 grams of fat, between 1.5 and 5 grams of sugar, and only 2 to 5 grams of protein.
Jordan argues that G Butter misleads customers about the contents of their spreads due to lower protein than promised and more of all other undesirable parts such as calories, carbs, fat, and sugar.
Under federal regulations, a food label is deemed misbranded if the nutrient content is greater than 20 percent in excess of the value declared on the label’s nutrient facts. Jordan’s G Butter class action argues that the spreads are legally misbranded as the “labels consistently overstate the amount of these nutrients per Serving of the Product by more than 20 [percent].”
Jordan seeks to represent a Class of consumers who purchased the products anywhere in the U.S. He also seeks to represent a Consumer Fraud Multi-State Class of the same consumers in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
Jordan also seeks to represent a subclass of consumers who purchased the products in California.
Have you purchased G Butter spread products with low calorie claims? Share your experiences in the comment section below!
Jordan and the proposed Class are represented by Paul Souferis and Mikhail Shvartsman of Souferis & Shvartsman PLLC and Gary M. Klinger of Kozonis & Klinger Ltd.
The G Butter Nutrition Content Class Action Lawsuit is Jordan v. G Butter LLC, et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-24397-DPG, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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186 thoughts onG Butter Class Action Says Calories, Fat, Carbs Are Understated
I just bought 9 of them based on their nutritional facts.
I just bought 3 jars :( I am upset I spent the money on these products. Isn’t this illegal? Can anyone let me know if they’ve gotten contacted about this?
I would really like my money back…..
Ugh I thought it was too good to be true…
I have bought several jars! Im so disgusted I have spent the price I paid for this! I would also like my money back!
Add me too. I have bought many jars in the past year. From NJ
I, too, was a loyal customer for a solid year and bought about 10 jars. I’d like to be added….so deceitful. They are still advertising on Instagram like they are legit.
Please add me to the class action’ I want
My money back !
I was just notified about this! I have 4 jars of this crap in my fridge now!!!! So pissed off? I want my money back!?
Me too! I just had 4 jars delivered today! Opened open to taste it! Make a cookie and it was very good but then I received a notice saying this has been falsely advertised ! I want my money back as I can not eat this! Way too many carbs
Add me please. So unfair
How do I join this?
Very unsettling to put health in the hands of deceiving profit seekers. I was a huge fan buying jars weekly..