Pedialyte class action claims ‘healthy’ hydration drinks contain harmful artificial sweetener
A class action lawsuit alleges Abbott Laboratories misled consumers by marketing Pedialyte products containing sucralose as safe and healthy.Summary
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Abbott Laboratories alleging that its Pedialyte electrolyte drinks and powders, containing the artificial sweetener sucralose, were falsely marketed as safe and healthy. Plaintiffs claim Abbott Laboratories failed to disclose potential health risks associated with sucralose and its metabolite, sucralose-6-acetate, including potential links to genotoxicity, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. The lawsuit argues that the company’s representations about the products being healthy, zero-sugar hydration options were misleading, particularly for consumers seeking health-conscious choices or for use during illness and dehydration. The suit seeks to represent purchasers in Illinois, California, Massachusetts, and New York, and requests damages and a jury trial. This action follows a recent recommendation by the World Health Organization against the use of non-sugar sweeteners for weight control, citing potential health risks.
(Source：Class Action Lawsuits)