Various Gatorade Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products hydrate “better than water” and contain no artificial flavors
Kononenko et al. v. Pepsico, Inc. et al.
26-cv-5731, N.D. Cal.
(May 2026)
Gatorade products
Falsely marketing products as natural and containing no artificial flavors when they contain the artificial ingredients citric acid
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products hydrate “better than water” and contain no artificial flavors
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural and containing no artificial flavors
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as “Real Healthy Hydration,” having “No Sugar Added,” and being an “Excellent Source of Vitamin A & C” without meeting the FDA’s requirements to make such…
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