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

Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig Dr Pepper

TINA.org found Keurig engaged in deceptive recyclability campaign for its K-Cup pods.

Class-Action Tracker

Keurig’s Discounts

Class Action

Keurig’s Discounts

Allegations: Falsely marketing when discounts end

Mott’s Juices

Class Action

Mott’s Juices

Allegations: Marketing products as containing “100%” fruit juices when they contain the synthetic ingredient ascorbic acid

Snapple

Class Action

Snapple

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “All Natural”

Canada Dry Beverages

Class Action

Canada Dry Beverages

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are produced in Canada when they are produced in the United States

Snapple Beverages

Class Action

Snapple Beverages

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural

Keurig Coffee Makers and Liquid Descaling Solution

Class Action

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

Class Action

7-Up Beverages

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “All-Natural Flavors” and “100% Natural Flavors”

Keurig Product Warranties

Class Action

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

Class Action

ReaLemon and ReaLime

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as natural and 100% juice

Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water

Class Action

Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water

Allegations: False natural claims

Schweppes and Canada Dry Ginger Ales

Class Action

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

Class Action

Snapple Juices, Teas, and Elements

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural

Orchard Apple Nantucket Nectar

Class Action

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