Ghost
TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center found energy drink company using multifaceted deceptive marketing campaign directed at minors.
Ghost Candy-Flavored Energy Drinks
Case Name (Date)
Barrales et al. v. Ghost Beverages LLC and Mondelez International, Inc.
24-cv-1185, N.D. Ill.
(Feb. 2024)
Product/Service
Ghost candy-flavored energy drinks, including Swedish Fish, Sour Patch Kids, Warheads, and Bubblicious
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
Ghost Greens
Allegations: False natural claims
Ghost Nutritional Powders
Allegations: Deceptively representing the number of calories in one serving of Ghost products
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