The Seventh Circuit revived the Chobani Zero Sugar class action. The court reversed dismissal in Franco v. Chobani, LLC, No.
25-2087 and remanded for further proceedings. Foster Garvey reports the July 27, 2026 decision revived a putative nationwide case over Chobani Zero Sugar yogurt in its allulose ruling summary. Morsel Law says the suit challenges zero-sugar labels because each serving has about four grams of allulose, a sweetener, in its case summary.
Official resources:
- Read the Seventh Circuit Franco v. Chobani opinion — Verify the court's holding that allulose is a sugar and the claims were revived.
- Review the FDA allulose labeling guidance — Check FDA's enforcement-discretion policy at issue in the ruling.
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What the court revived
The trial court had dismissed the consumer case. The appeals court disagreed and returned it to the lower court. That step lets plaintiffs seek evidence and ask for class certification.
The revived claims are state consumer-protection claims about front-label statements. They focus on whether "zero sugar" misled buyers. No payment or claim form exists at this stage.
Why allulose counts as sugar here
Skadden explains the court read "total sugars" in 21 C.F.R. §101.9(c)(6)(ii) to cover all monosaccharides in its Franco v. Chobani analysis. Because allulose is a monosaccharide, the court treated it as a sugar under that rule.
The court allowed state claims because they enforce that same federal definition. It said enforcement discretion for the Nutrition Facts panel does not shield front-label zero-sugar claims. In short, the fight is about the front of the cup. A sweetener can matter for a front claim even when the back panel treats it differently. That split is why the case survived dismissal.
Can you file a claim now?
WCIA / Nexstar notes the ruling finds plausible deception allegations but does not find Chobani liable in its lawsuit report. Plaintiffs must still prove deception. Binding precedent is limited to Seventh Circuit states.
There is no settlement and no filing deadline yet. If you bought the yogurt, preserve your own records now. Do not pay anyone to "file" for you now. Real claim instructions come only after certification or settlement.
- Keep store receipts, loyalty-history screenshots, or card statements
- Photograph the front label and ingredient panel if you still have the cup
- Watch for a court-approved class notice, not a social-media ad
What to watch next
On remand, expect discovery, expert fights over labeling and consumer perception, and a later decision on class certification. Either side can still win before trial. Settlement is possible, but not guaranteed.
Track the case name, Franco v. Chobani, and check whether any notice names the Zero Sugar Greek yogurt you bought. Save receipts and package photos so you can act fast if a claims process opens.