Trader Joe’s Company
Trader Joe's Probiotic May Have Fewer Live Cultures Than Promised
A lawsuit alleges Trader Joe's Advanced Strength Probiotic contains far fewer live cultures than its label's '30 Billion CFU Per Capsule' claim. California and New York buyers may be affected.
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Who may qualify?
Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- You purchased Trader Joe’s Advanced Strength Probiotic Dietary Supplement.
- Your purchases occurred in California and/or New York.
- You were exposed to and relied on the product’s labeling, including the “30 Billion CFU Per Capsule” representation, in making your purchase decision.
Case overview
What this settlement is about
A proposed class action accuses Trader Joe's of overstating the potency of its Advanced Strength Probiotic Dietary Supplement. The label claims '30 Billion CFU Per Capsule,' but the lawsuit alleges independent testing found an average of only about 8.75 billion CFUs per capsule—less than 70% of what's promised. The suit claims this shortfall means the supplement doesn't deliver the digestive and immune health benefits suggested by its labeling, and that consumers in California and New York ended up paying more than the product was actually worth as a result.
