Dive Summary:
- Dr. Pepper is facing a lawsuit from The Center of Science for Public Interest alleging that they falsely advertised antioxidants in their 7up line of drinks.
- The lawsuit claims that while antioxidants are certainly present in the drinks from added Vitamin E, 7up advertising claims they are present due to the fruit flavoring.
- Dr. Pepper released a statement claiming the lawsuit was just a cry of attention for CSPI and that their products are labeled according to strict FDA regulations.
From the article:
According to Reuters , Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., the maker of 7UP , was sued on Nov. 8 for allegedly misleading consumers over the supposed health benefits of an antioxidant it uses in some varieties of the soft drink. November 14, 2012 According to Reuters , Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., the maker of 7UP , was sued on Nov. 8 for allegedly misleading consumers over the supposed health benefits of an antioxidant it uses in some varieties of the soft drink. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) said the company’s advertising and packaging suggest that the drinks ...
