Canada Dry, Schweppes ginger ale class action lawsuit is real

Canada Dry and Schweppes, two beloved carbonated beverage brands under the ownership of Keurig Dr Pepper, are facing a class action lawsuit. If you’ve seen the buzz online, you might be wondering if it’s true. Well, the answer is yes!

Earlier this fall, a lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, alleging that certain ginger ale soda products sold under these brands contain misleading information about artificial flavoring. While both Canada Dry and Schweppes list “natural flavors” in their ingredients, the complaint argues that undisclosed artificial flavors were used in the creation of the drinks, a violation of labeling regulations.

According to reports, a food testing lab discovered the addition of dl-malic acid to the products to mimic the taste of ginger ale artificially. As a result, the plaintiff in the lawsuit is seeking to stop the sale of these products with misleading labeling and provide compensation to affected consumers. However, as of now, no settlement has been reached, and the amount of potential payments, if any, remains unclear.

It’s worth noting that similar lawsuits involving other beverage brands in the past have faced challenges in court, with some cases being dismissed due to the inability to prove misleading labeling. Keurig Dr Pepper has yet to provide an official statement regarding the ongoing lawsuit.

So, if you’ve been sipping on Canada Dry or Schweppes ginger ale and are curious about the situation, know that there is indeed legal action happening. Stay tuned for updates as the case unfolds.