Trending Now - David Protein Bar Founder Responds to Calorie Undercount Lawsuit

WHO:

David Protein, a brand operated by Linus Technologies, founded by entrepreneur Peter Rahal in 2023.

Three individuals who filed the class-action lawsuit.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

WHAT:

A class-action lawsuit alleges that David Protein misrepresented the calorie and fat contents in its protein bars.

The lawsuit claims that independent testing found the calorie content exceeded the label by as much as 83%.

The lawsuit also alleges that the fat content exceeds the label's stated amount by as much as 400%.

David Protein's product labels state the bars contain 150 calories, 28 grams of protein, and 0 grams of sugar.

The bars retail for $39 for a pack of 12, or $3.25 per bar.

WHERE:

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.

WHEN:

The lawsuit was filed on January 23rd, 2026.

The David bar was introduced to the market in 2024.

WHY:

The lawsuit cites FDA guidelines stating that a product is misbranded if the nutrient content exceeds the declared value by more than 20%.

HOW:

Testing was conducted using a method known as the Atwater factors to determine the actual calorie and fat content of the bars.

Linus Technologies and David Protein did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Peter Rahal stated that the company "stands behind the accuracy of our product labeling" and plans to "defend this claim vigorously."

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 03:42 UTC)

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against David Protein, a brand operated by Linus Technologies, alleging that the company misrepresented the calorie and fat contents in its protein bars. The lawsuit, which was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on January 23, claims that independent testing found the calorie content exceeded the label by as much as 83% and that the fat content was over the stated amount by as much as 400%. Peter Rahal, the founder of Linus Technologies, stated that the company stands by the accuracy of its product labeling and plans to defend against the claim vigorously.