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Reed’s Zero Sugar Real Ginger Ale
Case Name (Date)
DeHerrera et al. v. Reed’s Inc.
26-cv-572, C.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2026)
Product/Service
Reed’s Zero Sugar Real Ginger Ale
Allegations
Falsely marketing that products are natural and do not contain any artificial ingredients when they contain the artificial sweetener erythritol and the artificial preservative citric acid
Status
Pending
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