The Ginger Ale Brand That Has Been In A Surprising Amount Of Legal Trouble
Ginger ale is the oldest soda in America, and the most renowned name is Canada Dry. Since 1904, this brand has been known for its crisp, caffeine-free ginger soda that can be enjoyed on its own or as the perfect cocktail mixer. It might be a treat, but have you ever noticed the distinct lack of... ginger?
“Keurig Dr Pepper was innocent of claiming its product had ginger-related health benefits, but it was guilty of misleading advertising because there wasn't enough ginger in the product to constitute the”
Made from Real Ginger or not?
Plaintiffs of a 2018 class action settlement, George, et al. v. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., alleged that Canada Dry's "Made from Real Ginger" label was misleading because the product contained less than 2 parts per million of a ginger flavor extract. At the same time, a Fitzhenry-Russell, et al. v. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. case helped to argue that Canada Dry led the plaintiffs to spend money they wouldn't have spent otherwise — thinking that they were getting the health benefits of ginger root for drinking ginger ale "Made from Real Ginger."
A 2024 lawsuit aimed to tackle Canada Dry for its labeling once again, this time bringing in Schweppes, too. The FDA orders that artificially flavored products must state that they're artificially flavored in clear sight on the label. Plaintiffs in Elliot v. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. alleged that they lost money in paying a premium price for a product they were unaware had artificial ingredients. Perhaps we'll spot some new Canada Dry labels out there soon!