![]() “The purported distinction between the ‘Classic’ and ‘Enlightened’ lines is a sham designed to confuse the public and government regulators, as both lines of products contain alcohol levels far surpassing the legal limit for non-alcoholic beverages,” the GT’s Kombucha class action claims. The GT’s Enlightened line of kombucha products includes a variety of flavors such as: Original, Gingerade, Laveder Love, Hibiscus Ginger, Lemonade, Multi-Green, Bilberry Blessing, Cayennade, Tantric Turmeric, Heart Beet, Golden Sage, Cucumber Mint Lime, Karma Citra, Koffee, Strawberry Lemonade, Pomegranate Power, Rose Berry, Pink Lady Basil, Watermelon Wonder, Trilogy, Mystic Mango, Cosmic Cranberry, Guava Goddess, Gingerberry, Passionberry Bliss, Strawberry Serenity, Cherry Chia, Grape Chia, Raspberry Chia, and Black Chia. The plaintiffs say GT’s Living Foods knowingly misrepresents their kombucha as non-alcoholic in order to provide a great market appeal and secure more sales. Several plaintiffs claim that GT’s Enlightened Kombucha contains between 18 to 442 percent more alcohol than is legally allowed in non-alcoholic drinks. However, according to a new class action lawsuit, these label changes failed to acknowledge the alcohol content found in the “Enlightened” line of GT’s Kombucha products. The new labels state in capitalized letters “CONTAINS ALCOHOL MUST BE 21 OR OLDER TO PURCHASE.” In 2017, a $8.25 million settlement was reached over claims that GT’s Classic Kombucha and GT’s Enlightened Kombucha products were misrepresented as being non-alcoholic.Īs a result of the settlement, the companies agreed to make changes to their kombucha product labeling – including labeling their Classic Kombucha and Classic Synergy products as alcoholic. The yeast and healthy bacteria cultures in the drinks are said to be probiotic – meaning that they can provide benefits to gut health. ![]() Kombucha is a fermented type of black or green tea which is touted as having numerous health benefits.
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