RYZE Superfoods
Facts-only compliance record. Every entry is source-backed and dated.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-15
Event Timeline
859+ BBB complaints in 3 years (~1 per day)
RYZE has accumulated 859+ BBB complaints over approximately 3 years, a rate of roughly one complaint per day. This is materially above the peer norm for the mushroom coffee category.
No published heavy metals testing, COAs, beta-glucan verification, or species DNA verification
As of April 2026, RYZE publishes no heavy metals testing results, no Certificates of Analysis, no beta-glucan content verification, and no mushroom species DNA verification on any public materials. The brand holds zero third-party certifications (no NSF, USP, Informed Sport, or Clean Label Project).
Mushroom doses are 7-33% of minimum clinically studied effective range
2,000mg proprietary "SUPER6" blend is split across 6 mushroom species, averaging ~333mg per species. Clinically studied effective doses range from 1,000-10,000mg per species. No supplier or extract source is disclosed.
Trustpilot flags possible review solicitation bias (4.7 vs 3.8 Amazon rating)
Trustpilot notes it "may detect" that RYZE requests reviews in ways that "can lead to bias and compromise review reliability." RYZE's Trustpilot rating (4.7/5, 92% five-star) is anomalously high compared to Amazon reviews for the same product (3.8/5), a distribution discrepancy that suggests possible review solicitation bias.
NAD challenge: RYZE voluntarily withdraws all 5 core health claims
BBB National Advertising Division Case #7492. RYZE voluntarily withdrew ALL FIVE core health claims: "all-day energy," "sharper focus," "healthier digestion," "better immune support," and "better sleep." The NAD also examined implied GLP-1 agonist medication comparison claims.
Brand Response
RYZE voluntarily withdrew the challenged claims rather than contest the NAD proceeding.
Prop 65 lead settlement — $20,500 penalty
Settlement #2024-03522S5275 with Environmental Health Advocates, Inc. for lead content in RYZE Mushroom Overnight Oats and other products. RYZE paid $20,500. RYZE does not publish heavy metals testing results or Certificates of Analysis.
Class action filed: unlawful auto-renewal, hidden subscription charges
Younger v. Ryze Inc., Case 2:24-cv-00868 (C.D. Cal., filed Feb 1, 2024). Alleges unlawful auto-renewal practices, hidden subscription charges, and no functional cancellation mechanism. Case is active as of April 2026.
Second Prop 65 60-day notice filed (separate from settlement)
A separate 60-day notice of violation (2024-04863) was filed on the CA AG's Prop 65 notice database, indicating an additional or related Prop 65 allegation beyond the $20,500 settlement.