Keurig Dr Pepper
TINA.org found Keurig engaged in deceptive recyclability campaign for its K-Cup pods.
Keurig’s Recyclability Claims
Multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed against Keurig alleging that it falsely markets its single-serve coffee pods as recyclable when the pods are not recycled in reality. More information about each lawsuit is below.
| Case Name (Date) |
Status |
|---|---|
| Sulli et al. v. Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. 26-cv-6420, W.D.N.Y. (April 2026) |
Pending |
| Dixon et al. v. Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. 26-cv-2172, S.D. Cal. (April 2026) |
Pending |
| Downing et al. v. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. 20-cv-11673, D. Mass. (Sept. 2020) |
Voluntarily dismissed because the claims were resolved by the settlement in Smith v. Keurig |
| Smith et al. v. Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. RG18922722, California State Court – Alameda County (Nov. 2018) |
Settled (Final approval granted) |
Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
Keurig’s Discounts
Allegations: Falsely marketing when discounts end
Mott’s Juices
Allegations: Marketing products as containing “100%” fruit juices when they contain the synthetic ingredient ascorbic acid
Snapple
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “All Natural”
Canada Dry Beverages
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are produced in Canada when they are produced in the United States
Snapple Beverages
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural
Keurig Coffee Makers and Liquid Descaling Solution
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that descaling coffee makers would “extend” their life without disclosing that following the company’s descaling instructions would make them unusable
7-Up Beverages
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “All-Natural Flavors” and “100% Natural Flavors”
Keurig Product Warranties
Allegations: Representing that one-year warranties start running on the date of purchase when California state law prohibits warranties from beginning before a product is delivered
ReaLemon and ReaLime
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as natural and 100% juice
Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water
Allegations: False natural claims
Schweppes and Canada Dry Ginger Ales
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain natural flavors without disclosing that they also contain artificial flavors
Snapple Juices, Teas, and Elements
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural
Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar
Allegations: Marketing drinks as “safe” and containing “all natural ingredients” when their packaging contains synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoralkyl substances (PFAs) that harm people and the environment
Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Added Preservatives”
A & W Root Beer and Cream Sodas
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that sodas are “made with aged vanilla”
Snapple Fruit Beverages
Allegations: False natural claims
Diet Snapple Peach Tea Drink Mix
Allegations: False natural claims
Mott’s Fruit Flavored Snacks
Allegations: False natural claims
Fruit By The Foot, Gushers, Fruit Roll-Ups and Other Fruit-Flavored Snacks
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as containing no artificial flavors when they contain a synthetic ingredient
Several Flavors of Snapple Beverages
Allegations: False natural claims
Mott’s Natural Applesauce and Apple Juices
Allegations: Falsely marketing Mott’s products as natural
Mott’s, RealLemon, and RealLime 100% Juices
Diet Dr. Pepper
Straight Up Tea
Vita Coco Vanilla Coconut Milk
Peñafiel Beverages
Newman’s Own Pasta Sauces
Bai Antioxidant Cocofusion
Canada Dry Ginger Ale
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Beverages
Ginger Sodas
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Sodas
Bai Antioxidant Infusion and Bai Bubbles Sparkling Antioxidant Beverages
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soft Drinks
Mott’s Fruit Snacks
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soda
“Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions” Beverages
Vita Coco
Bai 5 Antioxidant Infusions
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Keurig Reported to Regulators for Deceptively Marketing K-Cups as Recyclable
MADISON, CONN. Jan. 27, 2026 – Beverage giant Keurig Dr Pepper is deceptively marketing its single-serve K-Cup pods as “recyclable” in violation of state and federal laws, according to an…
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TINA.org files complaints over company’s deceptive “recyclable” claims.
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