If You Ever Purchased This Soda, You Could Be Eligible for Money in a New Settlement

Many companies make health claims about their products. However, some consumers aren’t easily convinced those statements are true. Over the last year, class action lawsuits have been filed against Clif Bar, Wahlburgers, and Deep River Snacks, with consumers alleging that packaging misrepresented the products to drive sales.

Now, Poppi—a soda once promoted with the tagline “Be Gut Happy. Be Gut Healthy.”—is in the spotlight after a lawsuit claimed the soda’s benefits aren’t what they seem.

Poppi’s $8.9 Million Settlement

Before Poppi’s sale to PepsiCo was finalized in May, a lawsuit was filed against the company for allegedly exaggerating health claims. According to Top Class Actions, the 2024 lawsuit was filed against VNGR Beverage, LLC, the former owner of Poppi. Court documents state the suit was initiated by three plaintiffs who argue that although the company advertises gut health benefits, the actual levels of prebiotics in the soda are too low to support those claims.

Prebiotics are a type of non-digestible fiber that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. According to the nutrition label on recent flavors of Poppi soda, such as Punch Pop and Alpine Blast, the soda contains agave inulin and cassava root fiber, two naturally occurring sources of prebiotics.

At this time, a decision has not been made to confirm or deny the validity of the plaintiff’s claims. And although Poppi has denied any wrongdoing, the company has agreed to create an $8.9 million settlement from which class members may receive reimbursement.  

How to File a Claim in the Lawsuit  

If you purchased Poppi between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, you may be eligible for reimbursement. 

Class members who have purchased Poppi may submit a claim to receive up to $0.75 per single can of 12-ounce or 16-ounce Poppi purchased. Additionally, members may claim $3 per pack of four, $6 per 8-pack, and $9 per 12- or 15-count pack.

If you submit a valid claim with proof of purchase, there is no limit to how many products you can claim. If you don’t have proof of purchase, you can still claim up to $16 per household. The minimum payout for any approved claim is $5 per household, although this amount may be prorated depending on the number of total claims filed.

Claims must be filed online or postmarked by Sept. 26 to receive settlement benefits. A final hearing is scheduled for Nov. 20, and if the settlement is approved, funds for approved claims will be distributed within 90 days.

And if you’ve tossed your receipts, be sure to check your grocery loyalty apps—many store digital copies that can be used as proof of purchase when filing a claim.