By Lori Waite  |  October 6, 2026

Category: Lawsuits to Join

That โ€œzero sugarโ€ claim may not tell the whole story.

You may qualify to participate in the no added sugar lawsuit investigation if you bought certain products marketed with โ€œzero sugarโ€ or โ€œno added sugarโ€ claims.


hand holding a zero sugar soda can.
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What to know about the no added sugar lawsuit investigation

  • Core Issue: To appeal to health-conscious shoppers, several manufacturers market products as โ€œzero sugarโ€ or having โ€œno added sugar.โ€ However, these products may contain sweeteners that can still act like sugars when eaten.
  • Who it Affects: Individuals who purchased products because they were marketed as โ€œzero sugar,โ€ โ€œzero added sugar,โ€ โ€œno added sugarโ€ or โ€œsugar-free.โ€
  • Harm/Impact: Individuals may have spent more money on zero sugar products because the labels led them to believe they were making a healthier choice.
  • Legal Status: Attorneys are currently investigating these claims.
  • Take Action: If you purchased a product because it was marketed as having zero added sugar or being sugar-free, you may qualify to take legal action through a zero sugar lawsuit investigation.

What is the no added sugar lawsuit investigation about?

When you see a product advertised as โ€œzero sugarโ€ or having โ€œno added sugar,โ€ you may expect that product to be a better option. However, attorneys are investigating whether some companies are using alternative sweeteners that are still considered types of sugar while marketing their products as sugar-free.

The investigation focuses on allegations that:

  • Some products are prominently marketed as โ€œzero sugar,โ€ โ€œzero added sugar,โ€ โ€œno added sugarโ€ or โ€œsugar-free.โ€
  • These zero sugar products may contain sweeteners, such as allulose, D-mannose, D-ribose, D-tagatose, L-arabinose or trehalose.
  • Although these ingredients are different from regular table sugar, they are still considered types of sugar and may act like regular sugar when consumed.
  • Attorneys are investigating whether companies misled shoppers with sugar-related claims while still using these hidden sugars to sweeten their products.

If you purchased one of these products because of a โ€œzero sugar,โ€ โ€œno added sugarโ€ or similar claim, you may qualify to take legal action.


Who qualifies for the zero sugar lawsuit investigation?

You may qualify for no added sugar lawsuit if the following apply:

  • You purchased one or more product that was marketed as โ€œzero sugar,โ€ โ€œzero added sugar,โ€ โ€œno added sugar,โ€ โ€œsugar-freeโ€ or with a similar sugar-related claim

Time limits may apply. Do not wait to check whether you may qualify.

Legally reviewed by: Nicholas A. Migliaccio
Partner, Migliaccio & Rathod LLP

The law firm responsible for the content of this page is: Migliaccio & Rathod LLP; Washington, D.C.; 202-470-3520; classlawdc.com.


Case updates

Legal status as of October 2026

  • Attorneys are investigating potentially misleading sugar claims on certain products.
  • Multiple brands, including Liquid I.V., Kellogg’s, Gruns, Liquid Death and more, have faced zero sugar lawsuits. 

This page was last reviewed and updated in October 2026 to reflect the latest case developments.


Which products are under investigation for hidden sugars?

Attorneys are investigating sugar-related claims made about several products, including but not limited to:

  • AluSweet USA – Tagatose or any of the allulose product line
  • Designs for Sport – Hydration Packs
  • Eniva – Magnesium Ionic Liquid Mineral
  • Farm Girl – Chocolate Puffs, Cinnamon Crisps or Rainbow Hoops
  • Lotus Plant Power – Gold, orange or purple energy drinks
  • Nebula Snacks – Dark Chocolate Baking Chips
  • PureClean Performance – SWEETFX
  • Simple Promise – CardioCharge
  • Suklaaf – Chocolate bars
  • Survivor Fuel – Still Standing Electrolyte Drink Mix
  • SWITCH – Sweetener Drops
  • The Vitamin Shoppe – D-Mannose Powder
  • Thor’s Chocolate – Zero-Sugar Milk Chocolate Bar
  • True Hydration – Hydration beverages
  • Vital Nutrients – Mannose Powder
  • Wavy Whey – Protein Water

If you purchased one of these products because it was marketed as โ€œzero sugar,โ€ โ€œzero added sugar,โ€ โ€œno added sugar,โ€ โ€œsugar-freeโ€ or with a similar claim, you may be eligible to join the no added sugar lawsuit investigation. Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify.

What sweeteners are used in zero sugar products?

These products often use alternative sweeteners instead of regular table sugar, including:

  • Allulose
  • D-mannose
  • D-ribose
  • D-tagatose
  • L-arabinose, also marketed as Sukrรฉ
  • Trehalose

These ingredients may be used as alternatives to regular table sugar. However, they are simple sugars and may act similarly to other sugars when consumed.

Attorneys are investigating whether companies can reasonably claim that products are sugar-free when they contain these alternative sweeteners.

After you fill out the form, an attorney(s) or their agent(s) may contact you to discuss your legal rights.

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