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TINA.org has reported on several Coca-Cola brands, one of which, Vitaminwater, was the subject of two TINA.org amicus curiae briefs filed in two separate federal courts. To read more about those actions, click here.
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Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste
TINA.org files a friend of the court brief opposing proposed settlement.
Where’s the Star Ingredient?
How much of the featured ingredients are really in these foods?
Weeding Out Fairlife’s ‘Grass to Glass’ Promise
One of the phrases behind Coke’s new so-called supermilk may not mean what you think.
Pom Wonderful’s Deceptive Ads: Lessons for Consumers and Investors
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool
Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda?
Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.
Ad or Not? YouTube Kids App
Is this YouTube video geared toward youngsters an advertisement or original content?
Judge approves Final Vitaminwater Settlement Despite Objections
Settlement scorecard: Lawyers, a cool million; consumers, nothing.
Throwing the Red Flag on Super Bowl Claims
The commercials may be funny but don’t be fooled by some of the claims.
Whose Settlement is Better For You: Vitaminwater or Red Bull?
Vitaminwater and Red Bull were both sued for falsely marketing their beverages as providing specific health/functional benefits.
Vitaminwater Settlement Scorecard: Consumers $0, Class-Action Lawyers $1.2 Million
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Rallying Consumers to Object MADISON, CONN., October 21, 2014 — A proposed vitaminwater class-action settlement is of little benefit to consumers who have been deceived by Coca-Cola’s…
Class-Action Tracker
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Simply Tropical Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing juices as “All Natural” when they contain synthetic chemicals that are harmful to people and the environment
Powerade
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Minute Maid Fruit Punch
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no preservatives
Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzers
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as margaritas when they don’t contain tequila and are actually beer
Minute Maid Juice Boxes
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing juices as healthy when scientific evidence shows consuming fruit juices increases the risk of diseases
Minute Maid Beverages
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as healthy
Recyclability Claims on Dasani, Poland Spring and Other Bottled Waters
Allegations: False “100% Recyclable” claims
Topo Chico Margarita Hard Seltzer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as margaritas when they don’t contain tequila
Fanta Piña Colada Soda
Allegations: Falsely marketing the flavoring ingredients in beverages
Minute Maid Apple Juice
Allegations: Marketing products using the phrase “with vitamin C” on the front label without adequately disclosing that they contain a chemically modified form of vitamin C that acts as a…
Fanta Piña Colada
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “100% Natural Flavors”
Fresca Sparkling Black Cherry Citrus and Grapefruit Citrus Sparkling Soda Waters
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Sparkling Soda Water” and the flavoring ingredients in them
Simply Orange Juice
Allegations: Falsely marketing Simply Orange
Fairlife Milk
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that milk comes from cows that are treated humanely
Fanta Dragon Fruit Soda
Allegations: False natural claims
Fanta Berry-Flavored Drinks
Allegations: False natural claims
BodyArmor SuperDrink
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as healthy and providing superior hydration
Gold Peak Slightly Sweet Teas
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing teas as low in sugar when they are actually high in sugar
Core Power Elite Vanilla High Protein Milk Shake
Orange Vanilla Coca-Cola Sodas
Core Power Vanilla Milk Shake
Vanilla Coke
Fairlife Milk Products
Honest Organic Peach Tea
Seagram’s Ginger Ale
Bottles of Gold Peak Tea
Coca Cola Freestyle Souvenir Cup at Universal Parks
Hansen’s Natural Sodas
Diet Coke’s Marketing
Diet Coke
Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Fruit Juice
Coca-Cola’s Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Gold Peak Tea Products
Coca-Cola’s Soft Drink Labels
Minute Maid Enhanced Pomegranate Blueberry Juice
Odwalla Energy Bars and Beverages
Marketing of Vitaminwater