Coca-Cola Faces Legal Blow That Could Redefine Clean Labeling

Coca-Cola is facing a class-action lawsuit that could send ripples through the beverage industry and force companies to reexamine what they call “natural.” 

The Cool Down reported that, filed by a California consumer, the suit alleges the company misled shoppers by branding products like Fanta and Sprite with the phrase “100% Natural Flavors” while using synthetic additives.

The complaint, filed by Victoria Palmer, claims the sodas contain ingredients such as citric acid and potassium citrate...