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This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|{{PAGENAME}} category]]. | ||
=== Pepsi Contains Carcinogen === | ===Pepsi Contains Carcinogen=== | ||
https://cnycentral.com/news/local/group-finds-carcinogen-in-pepsi-products | https://cnycentral.com/news/local/group-finds-carcinogen-in-pepsi-products | ||
https://www.courthousenews.com/class-claims-pepsi-contains-carcinogen/ | https://www.courthousenews.com/class-claims-pepsi-contains-carcinogen/ | ||
=== Hiding how much methamphetamine in products === | ===Hiding how much methamphetamine in products<!--please check over this incident and add anything missing, don't know if this one is accurate-->=== | ||
https://www.classaction.org/blog/pepsi-goya-accused-of-hiding-levels-of-potentially-dangerous-caramel-color | Thamar Santisteban Cortina sued Pepsico and Goya Foods in January 2014 over the product Pepsi, Pepsi One, and Diet Pepsi, containing excessive amount of 4-methylimidazole (which can cause severe health risks like cancer) without properly informing consumers. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Clark |first=Simon |date=2017-06-27 |title=Pepsi, Goya Accused of Hiding Levels of Potentially Dangerous Caramel Color |url=https://www.classaction.org/blog/pepsi-goya-accused-of-hiding-levels-of-potentially-dangerous-caramel-color |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=Classaction}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Antell |first=Amanda |date=2014-01-29 |title=Class Action Says Pepsi, Malta Goya Contain Cancer-Causing Chemical |url=https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/class-action-says-pepsi-malta-goya-contain-cancer-causing-chemical/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=Top Class Actions}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Warmerdam |first=Elizabeth |date=2014-01-28 |title=Class Claims Pepsi Contains Carcinogen |url=https://www.courthousenews.com/class-claims-pepsi-contains-carcinogen/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=Courthouse News Service}}</ref> | ||
===Pepsico in Collaboration with Walmart Rigged Prices | |||
===Pepsico in Collaboration with Walmart Rigged Prices=== | |||
{{Main|PepsiCo sued by FTC for rigging Soft Drink Competition}} | {{Main|PepsiCo sued by FTC for rigging Soft Drink Competition}} | ||
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article). | Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article). | ||
===Pepsico Exposes Lead to Customers without prior knowledge=== | ===Pepsico Exposes Lead to Customers without prior knowledge=== | ||
https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/prop65-people-pepsi-071806.pdf | https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/prop65-people-pepsi-071806.pdf | ||
=== Ran Campaigns Lying to Consumers about Environmental Benefits === | |||
The People of the State of California (through Los Angeles County) filed a lawsuit against Pepsico and Coca-Cola over misleading consumers with a disinformation campaign designed to make consumers believe that their products are environmental friendly.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Jessy |date=2024-11-08 |title=Pepsi, Coca-Cola untruthful about about single-use plastic waste, lawsuit claims |url=https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/class-action-news/pepsi-coca-cola-untruthful-about-about-single-use-plastic-waste-lawsuit-claims/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-05 |website=Top Class Actions}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 October 2024 |title=SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES |url=https://cdn.climatepolicyradar.org/navigator/USA/2024/people-v-pepsico-inc_fab3e3031de5c92e5c44de4cfd71d466.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=5 March 2026 |website=climatepolicyradar}}</ref> | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
=== Products and Services<!-- plan on creating an list out of reference to this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PepsiCo_brands --> === | ===Products and Services<!-- plan on creating an list out of reference to this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_PepsiCo_brands -->=== | ||
[[List of PepsiCo products]] | [[List of PepsiCo products]] | ||
=== Other Companies === | ===Other Companies=== | ||
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Revision as of 00:14, 6 March 2026
PepsiCo
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898-08-28 |
| Legal Structure | Public |
| Industry | Beverage, Food processing |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.pepsico.com |
PepsiCo, Inc., is an American food and beverage corporation.
Consumer-impact summary
- Monopoly
- False Advertising
- Price Gouging
Incidents
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the PepsiCo category.
Pepsi Contains Carcinogen
https://cnycentral.com/news/local/group-finds-carcinogen-in-pepsi-products
https://www.courthousenews.com/class-claims-pepsi-contains-carcinogen/
Hiding how much methamphetamine in products
Thamar Santisteban Cortina sued Pepsico and Goya Foods in January 2014 over the product Pepsi, Pepsi One, and Diet Pepsi, containing excessive amount of 4-methylimidazole (which can cause severe health risks like cancer) without properly informing consumers. [1][2][3]
Pepsico in Collaboration with Walmart Rigged Prices
- Main article: PepsiCo sued by FTC for rigging Soft Drink Competition
Short summary of the incident (could be the same as the summary preceding the article).
Pepsico Exposes Lead to Customers without prior knowledge
https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/media/prop65-people-pepsi-071806.pdf
Ran Campaigns Lying to Consumers about Environmental Benefits
The People of the State of California (through Los Angeles County) filed a lawsuit against Pepsico and Coca-Cola over misleading consumers with a disinformation campaign designed to make consumers believe that their products are environmental friendly.[4][5]
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Products
See also
Products and Services
Other Companies
References
- ↑ Clark, Simon (2017-06-27). "Pepsi, Goya Accused of Hiding Levels of Potentially Dangerous Caramel Color". Classaction. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Antell, Amanda (2014-01-29). "Class Action Says Pepsi, Malta Goya Contain Cancer-Causing Chemical". Top Class Actions. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Warmerdam, Elizabeth (2014-01-28). "Class Claims Pepsi Contains Carcinogen". Courthouse News Service. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Edwards, Jessy (2024-11-08). "Pepsi, Coca-Cola untruthful about about single-use plastic waste, lawsuit claims". Top Class Actions. Retrieved 2026-03-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES" (PDF). climatepolicyradar. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)