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Poppi Agrees to $8.9 Million Settlement Over False Advertising

A settlement is underway to resolve claims that Poppi overstated the gut health benefits of its sodas. A group of consumers asked a federal judge to

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Poppi Agrees to $8.9 Million Settlement Over False Advertising

A settlement is underway to resolve claims that Poppi overstated the gut health benefits of its sodas. A group of consumers asked a federal judge to approve an $8.9 million settlement with VNGR Beverage LLC, maker of Poppi prebiotic sodas. The proposed deal would resolve allegations that Poppi falsely marketed its drinks as containing enough prebiotics to support digestive health.

Background of the Lawsuit

Lead plaintiffs Kristin Cobbs, Sarah Coleman, and Megan Wheeler filed separate lawsuits in 2024, claiming Poppi’s “gut healthy” claims were misleading because the sodas did not contain sufficient prebiotics to provide meaningful health benefits. The cases were consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California under In re: VNGR Beverage LLC Litigation, Case No. 4:24-cv-03229.

Settlement Terms and Payouts

If approved, consumers who purchased Poppi beverages between January 23, 2020, and the settlement notice date will be eligible for cash payments:

$0.75…

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