Bare Bones accused of violating FDA standards in bone broth packaging

Bare Bones class action lawsuit overview:

• Who: Plaintiff Janet Ross filed a class action lawsuit against Barebones Ventures LLC.
• Why: Ross alleges the company misrepresents the protein content of its Bare Bones Bone Broth products.
• Where: The Bare Bones class action was filed in New York federal court.

A new class action lawsuit alleges that Bare Bones Bone Broth misrepresents the protein content of its bone broth products.

Plaintiff Janet Ross filed the class action complaint against Barebones Ventures on July 15 in New York federal court, alleging violations of state and federal consumer laws.

According to the lawsuit, Bare Bones Bone Broth products are mislabeled to mislead consumers about their protein content.

Bare Bones is a popular brand known for its bone broth products, which are marketed as high-protein and nutritious, the lawsuit states.

However, Ross alleges that the company’s labeling is misleading, causing consumers to believe the product contains more protein than it actually does.

Bare Bones allegedly misleads consumers about protein content

Ross claims Bare Bones misrepresents both the serving size and protein content per serving on its packaging.

The lawsuit explains the company’s bone broth is labeled as containing 20 grams of protein per serving, but this is based on an inflated serving size that is not consistent with industry standards.

According to the complaint, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has established a standard serving size of 8 ounces for soups, including bone broth. However, Bare Bones labels its product as a single-serving container with a net weight of 16 ounces, which is nearly double the standard serving size, the lawsuit argues.

By doing so, the company is able to claim a higher protein content per serving, the lawsuit alleges.

Ross claims this misrepresentation is significant because many consumers are actively seeking high-protein foods and beverages.

A recent study cited in the complaint found that 71% of U.S. adults are trying to consume more protein, making it a highly sought-after nutrient. As a result, consumers may choose Bare Bones over other brands based on the belief that it offers more protein per serving, the lawsuit states.

Ross claims she purchased the product believing it contained 20 grams of protein per serving, as stated on the packaging. She says she would not have bought it or would have paid less if she had known the true protein content.

As a result, the lawsuit is looking to represent anyone in the United States who purchased a Bare Bones Bone Broth Product labeled with a net weight of 454 grams and to contain 20 grams of protein per serving during the applicable statute of limitations period.

Meanwhile, consumers recently filed class action lawsuits against PEScience, Huel and Bhu Foods, alleging the companies misrepresented protein content on their product labels.

What do you think of the allegations in this Bare Bones class action? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiff is represented by Joseph I. Marchese, Julian C. Diamond and Spencer N. Migotsky of Bursor & Fisher P.A.

The Bare Bones class action lawsuit is Ross v. Barebones Ventures LLC, Case No. 2:25-cv-03929, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

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