Trident xylitol class action lawsuit overview:ย
- Who: Christie Quilez filed a class action lawsuit against Mondelรฉz Global LLC.ย
- Why: Quilez claims Mondelรฉz Global falsely represents that its Trident โSugar Free Gum With Xylitolโ contains xylitol as its primary sweetening ingredient.
- Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in New York federal court.
Mondelรฉz Global LLC misrepresents its Trident brand โSugar Free Gum With Xylitolโ product since its predominant sweetener is actually sorbitol, a new class action lawsuit alleges.ย
Plaintiff Christie Quilez claims the oral-health benefits of the Trident gum product are โpractically extinguishedโ since it allegedly โlacks enough absolute and relative amounts of xylitol to deliver the oral health benefits this polyol is known for.โย
A polyol is a type of carbohydrate that is โdistinct from sugars or alcoholโ and that has โfilled the void of sucrose-based sweeteners,โ according to the Trident class action.
Quilez argues Mondelรฉz falsely promotes its use of xylitol in the Trident gum product to make consumers think xylitol is โhighly valuedโ and that it is either predominantly used as its sweetener or has a โrelatively significant amount.โย
In reality, the Trident Sugar Free Gum With Xylitol primarily contains sorbitol because it is less expensive with a higher profit margin than xylitol, which is more costly, the Trident class action alleges.ย
Trident gum contains less xylitol than expected, not worth as much, class action says
Quilez claims she purchased โ and paid more for โ the Trident gum because of her expectation that it would have enough xylitol to โprovide the superior effects on oral healthโ it is known for.ย
Numerous studies have concluded that xylitol is โthe polyol of choice in sugar free chewing gumโ for a variety of reasons, including that it allegedly causes a higher reduction in plaque than sorbitol,โ according to the Trident xylitol class action.ย
โWhen it comes to plaque, the sticky film that coats teeth and contains bacteria, chewing gum containing only xylitol was more effective than those with xylitol and sorbitol,โ the Trident class action states.ย
Quilez claims Mondelรฉz Global is guilty of unjust enrichment and fraud and of violating the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, several state consumer fraud acts and New York General Business Law.ย
She demands a jury trial and requests an award of monetary, statutory and/or punitive damages for herself and all class members.ย
Quilez wants to represent a New York class and multistate consumer fraud class of individuals who purchased the Trident Sugar Free Gum With Xylitol product during the statutes of limitations for each cause of action.ย
A consumer filed a separate class action lawsuit against Mondelรฉz Global in November 2022, arguing the company misled consumers into thinking its Trident brand โOriginal Flavorโ chewing gum product contained real mint flavoring.ย
Have you purchased the Trident Sugar Free Gum With Xylitol product? Let us know in the comments!ย
The plaintiff is represented by Spencer Sheehan of Sheehan & Associates, P.C.ย
The Trident xylitol class action lawsuit is Quilez, et al. v. Mondelรฉz Global LLC, Case No. 1:23-cv-01889, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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