Despite the excitement and widespread popularity surrounding these beverages, Poppi finds itself entangled in a class action lawsuit initiated by Kristin Cobbs, a resident of San Francisco. Cobbs expressed regret over purchasing the drinks, stating that had she known they only contained two grams of prebiotic fiber, she would not have made the purchase. The lawsuit, filed in June 2024, asserts that Poppi fails to deliver on its claim of promoting gut health. It alleges that a can of Poppi soda lacks sufficient inulin, a naturally occurring soluble fiber crucial for supporting gut well-being. Moreover, the lawsuit accuses the company of violating California laws by engaging in deceptive and misleading advertising practices. Cobbs, representing herself and others who made purchases based on similar misconceptions, is seeking restitution and other forms of equitable monetary relief as specified in the complaint. This legal development was covered by Clare Mulroy and Jonathan Limehouse for USA TODAY. Reporting on trending news, Saman Shafiq can be contacted at sshafiq@gannett.com or followed on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This piece was originally published on USA TODAY: Coca-Cola debuts new prebiotic soda Simply Pop.
