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Civil Litigation

Nov. 29, 2023

Rowdy Beverage sued over ‘preservative free’ label claims

“Although defendant identifies ascorbic acid as a source of vitamin C, they do so within the ingredient list of the products rather than their nutritional facts panel — thus falling outside the ambit of FDA regulations,” states the lawsuit filed by Pierce Gore Law Firm PC.

Rowdy Beverage sued over ‘preservative free’ label claims
Shutterstock Rowdy Energy drink display in Indianapolis, November 2021.

A premier energy drink company, Rowdy Beverage Inc. was accused of fraud and false advertising in a proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court San Francisco.

According to the complaint, filed Monday by Ben F. Pierce Gore of Pierce Gore Law Firm PC, Rowdy deceives customers by labeling their product as “preservative free” when in actuality two dangerous preservatives were found in the Rowdy energy drink line. Lake et al. v. Rowdy...

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