Sprite and Fanta
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “100% Natural Flavors”
Honest Organic Peach Tea
In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Coca-Cola Company for allegedly misleadingly marketing its Honest Organic Peach Tea as being “Just a Tad Sweet” to imply that the products are lower in sugar and calories than they actually are. According to the plaintiffs, the nutrition facts reveal that the tea contains 60 calories and 16 grams of sugar, which the ingredients list reveals is the second most predominant ingredient in the tea. (Batchelor et al v. The Coca-Cola Company, Case No. 20-cv-594, S. D. NY.)
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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
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
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