Overview

• Poppi will pay $8.9 million to settle a class action alleging its prebiotic sodas were marketed as gut healthy without scientific evidence.
• The settlement covers purchases made from January 23, 2020, through July 18, 2025, with proof-of-purchase reimbursements up to $0.75 per can and $9 per 12- or 15-pack.
• Consumers can file claims or opt out through September 26, 2025, before a final hearing on November 20, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
• Poppi did not admit any wrongdoing and reached the settlement three months after being acquired by PepsiCo for $1.95 billion.
• The resolution underscores growing legal scrutiny of health-oriented beverage claims as brands expand their functional drink portfolios.