Lunchly lunch kits not as healthy as advertised, Consumer Reports says

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

A new lunch kit marketed as a healthier alternative to Lunchables is raising red flags.

Lunchly, promoted by social media influencers MrBeast, KSI and Logan Paul, is the latest lunchbox craze that is said to be a better-for-you version of the classic kids' meal.

But a new Consumer Reports investigation found that Lunchly may not live up to its health claims.

"We tested these kits just like we did Lunchables," Consumer Reports Director of Food Safety James Rogers said. "We found no reason to call them healthier and found similar concerning levels of lead to those we found in other lunch kits."

While Lunchly markets its meals as lower in sugar and calories, Consumer Reports said those claims don't tell the full story.

"Yes, the sugar is lower, but it's replaced with