June 2014: This case was consolidated with six related cases: Sciortino, Cortina, Granados, Ibusuki, Ree, Aourout, and Hall. To learn more about the status of the consolidated action, click here.

March 2014: Another class-action lawsuit alleging that Pepsico fails to inform consumers that Pepsi One soft drinks contain carcinogenic levels of 4-methylimidazole (4-MeI) was filed. (Ibusuki et al v. Pepsico, Inc. and Does 1-10, Case No. 14-cv-01193, C. D. CA.). Later in March, the case was transferred to another California court. (Case No. 14-cv-1193, N. D. CA.)

For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding products that contain carcinogens and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.

For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against Pepsico and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.

 


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