Class Action

Fresca Sparkling Black Cherry Citrus and Grapefruit Citrus Sparkling Soda Waters

Class Action

Fresca Sparkling Black Cherry Citrus and Grapefruit Citrus Sparkling Soda Waters


Case Name (Date)

Letoski et al. v. The Coca-Cola Co.
23-cv-238, N.D. Ill.
(Jan. 2023)


Product/Service

Fresca Black Cherry Citrus and Grapefruit Citrus Sparkling Soda Waters


Allegations

Misleadingly marketing products as “Sparkling Soda Water” without adequately disclosing that they contain an artificial sweetener (aspartame)

Misleadingly marketing products as if they contain the fruits in the product name and depicted on the product label when the ingredients list reveals they contain more citric acid than concentrated grapefruit juice and the cherry variety does not contain any cherry ingredients


Status

Pending



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