Humm Kombucha allulose lawsuits · Last reviewed · Cross-checked sources
James v. Humm Kombucha LLC et al.
A proposed class action challenging “ZERO SUGAR” and “0 GRAMS SUGAR” claims on Humm Probiotic Kombucha Zero Sugar, as reported in reviewed sources. Filed September 29, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.
Where it stands
Complaint filed; no later outcome identified in reviewed sources
As of October 6, 2026. Basis: recent public court record. The public federal docket index shows the complaint, a summons and an initial scheduling order on September 29, 2026. This is not represented as a complete same-day PACER docket review.
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How Franco applies here
By court
Persuasive
This case is in the Ninth Circuit. Franco v. Chobani is a Seventh Circuit ruling, so it does not bind this court.
By rule: Zero Sugar, 0g Sugar
Addressed
The sugar-free rule, § 101.60(c)(1), which Franco v. Chobani addressed. Rule cited: 21 C.F.R. §§ 101.13, 101.60(c)(1).
What the complaint challenges
According to reviewed sources, the complaint challenges “ZERO SUGAR” and “0 GRAMS SUGAR” claims on Humm Probiotic Kombucha Zero Sugar. This is the wording as reported in those sources. It has not yet been checked against the complaint or the package itself.
Our record groups this as Zero Sugar and 0g Sugar. The related federal rule is 21 C.F.R. §§ 101.13, 101.60(c)(1). How these label claims differ.
Allegations are not findings of fact.
Timeline
Material events supported by sources. This is not a complete docket history.
Complaint filed.
Source: Justia Dockets (court-derived docket index); Open Class Actions (secondary source)
Initial scheduling order entered, according to the public federal docket index.
Source: Justia Dockets (court-derived docket index)
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What this case does not establish
- The complaint’s allegations are claims, not findings of fact.
- A proposed class is not a certified class. Classes certified: none identified in the records reviewed as of October 6, 2026.
- Court-approved settlements: none identified. Claim forms: none identified. Both in the records reviewed as of October 6, 2026.
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Background reading
Source record
Primary and court-derived sources are listed first. Secondary reporting is used for discovery and cross-checking.
- James v. Humm Kombucha LLC et alCourt-derived docket index · Justia Dockets · Sep 29, 2026
- Humm Kombucha Zero Sugar allulose class action (complaint summary)Secondary source · Open Class Actions