Sprite and Fanta
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “100% Natural Flavors”
Hawkins et al v. The Coca-Cola Co.
21-cv-8788, S.D.N.Y.
(Oct. 2021)
Fanta piña colada soda
Falsely marketing products as having “100% natural flavors” when they contain artificial flavors
Misleadingly representing that products contain pineapples and coconuts when the beverages contain very little, if any, of these ingredients
Dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “100% Natural Flavors”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “100% Natural Flavors”
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: False natural claims
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