Minute Maid Fruit Punch
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no preservatives
Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Fruit Juice
January 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Coca-Cola Company for allegedly misleadingly labeling Minute Maid Pomegranate Blueberry 100% Fruit Juice containing DHA. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company represents that the juice will support the brain without scientific evidence to support such claim. (Browne et al v. The Coca-Cola Company, Case No. 14-cv-02687, S. D. CA.).
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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
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…
Minute Maid Enhanced Pomegranate Blueberry Juice
May 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2016: Plaintiffs moved for…
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