Minute Maid Fruit Punch
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no preservatives
Minute Maid Apple Juice
Case Name (Date)
Hawkins et al. v. The Coca-Cola Co.
23-cv-700, N.D. Ill.
(Feb. 2023)
Product/Service
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 (ascorbic acid) that acts as a chemical preservative
Status
Pending
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