The Ginger Ale Brand That's Found Itself In Lots Of Legal Hot Water

Canada Dry ginger ale used to use real sugar and ginger in the recipe, but consumers noticed the lack of ginger in the modern product, leading to multiple class-action lawsuits.

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.

Canada Dry’s drinks contained less than 2 parts per million of a ginger flavor extract. The lawsuit argued that the label led customers to buy items they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Keurig Dr Pepper was found guilty of misleading advertising because there wasn't enough ginger in the product, and the court ordered that the labels be changed.

A 2024 lawsuit targeted Canada Dry for its labeling once again, as the FDA orders that artificially flavored products must clearly state "artificially flavored" on the label.