Lemon Perfect faces class action over ‘no artificial sweeteners’ label claim

Lemon Perfect class action overview:

• Who: Plaintiff Star Ghanaat filed a class action lawsuit against The Lemon Perfect Company.
• Why: Ghanaat alleges Lemon Perfect falsely advertises its beverage products as containing “no artificial sweeteners.”
• Where: The Lemon Perfect class action lawsuit was filed in California state court.

A new class action lawsuit accuses Lemon Perfect of falsely advertising its beverage products as containing “no artificial sweeteners” when they actually contain stevia leaf extract.

Plaintiff Star Ghanaat filed the class action complaint against The Lemon Perfect Company on Jan. 14 in California state court, alleging violations of state consumer laws.

According to the class action lawsuit, Lemon Perfect prominently displays the phrase “No Artificial Sweeteners” on its beverage labels, misleading consumers into believing the drinks are free from such ingredients.

Ghanaat claims the products actually contain stevia leaf extract, an artificial sweetener.

She argues that Lemon Perfect’s labeling is designed to give consumers the impression they are purchasing a premium product free from artificial ingredients.

The plaintiff, who purchased the products in California, alleges she was deceived by Lemon Perfect’s unlawful conduct and is bringing the action individually and on behalf of California consumers to remedy those alleged unlawful acts.

Class action disputes how Lemon Perfect describes its sweetener

The class action lawsuit argues that the stevia leaf extract used in Lemon Perfect’s beverages is not the same as crude stevia leaf, but rather a highly purified, chemically processed sweetener.

Ghanaat claims this distinction is crucial because crude stevia leaves are not approved for use in food in the United States.

She wants to represent anyone who purchased Lemon Perfect products in California within the applicable statute of limitations.

Ghanaat is suing for violations of California consumer protection laws and breach of express warranty and is seeking certification of the class action, damages, fees, costs and a jury trial.

Last year, Abbott Laboratories faced a similar lawsuit alleging it misled consumers about the safety of its Pedialyte products, which contain the artificial sweetener sucralose.

What do you think of the allegations made in this Lemon Perfect class action lawsuit? Let us know in the comments.

The plaintiff is represented by Michael T. Houchin of Crosner Legal P.C.

The Lemon Perfect class action lawsuit is Ghanaat v. The Lemon Perfect Company, Case No. 3:26-cv-01153, in the Superior Court of California for the County of Alameda.

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