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Trader Joe's French Roast Coffee Caffeine Content Lawsuit

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Trader Joe's · Trader Joe's French Roast Low Acid whole bean coffee · New Filing

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About this case

Customers in California, New York, and Illinois filed a putative class action alleging that Trader Joe's French Roast Low Acid whole bean coffee contains substantially less caffeine than typical coffee and that its labeling does not disclose that it is effectively decaf or half-caff. The plaintiffs seek damages and an order barring further sale of the product; the lawsuit was filed in California on April 23, 2026, and no later procedural stage is specified.

Case overview

Defendant company
Trader Joe's
Product or service
Trader Joe's French Roast Low Acid whole bean coffee
Court case number
2:26-cv-04335
Case status
New Filing
Lawsuit type
Consumer
Reported harm
Misrepresentation

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