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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against popular soda brand Poppi by a consumer who claims that the company’s products do not improve gut health as much as their marketing implies. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco by Kristin Cobbs, who says she purchased Poppi drinks based on their claims of being prebiotic sodas that promote gut health.
Cobbs was disappointed to find that Poppi drinks contain only around 2 grams of prebiotic agave inulin fiber, which she believes is not enough to provide the health benefits promised by the company. Research cited in the lawsuit suggests that consuming this amount of agave inulin daily is insufficient to confer any meaningful prebiotic benefit. In addition, Cobbs argues that any potential benefits of the prebiotic fiber would be outweighed by the increased sugar consumption from drinking more Poppi products.
The lawsuit seeks monetary relief for Cobbs and other consumers who may have been misled by Poppi’s marketing claims. The Associated Press reached out to Poppi for comment on the lawsuit, but the company has not responded.
Poppi is part of the functional beverages category, which includes products that claim to improve health and wellness. Sales of prebiotic and probiotic drinks in the U.S. have been on the rise, with data from consulting firm AlixPartners showing that sales more than tripled last year.
