If you’ve bought the popular prebiotic soda Poppi since its 2020 launch, you may be eligible for compensation following the company’s $8.9 million class action settlement this week.
Last year, we informed you that Poppi was facing a class-action lawsuit filed by consumers who said the product did not improve gut health as much as the company had marketed.
This week, we learned that Poppi’s former owner, VNGR Beverage, settled claims that the beverages were improperly marketed and labeled as “gut healthy,” and consumers made purchases based on that claim, although it was not backed by scientific evidence.
Customers who purchased any flavor or package size of Poppi drinks between Jan. 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, are eligible for a portion of the class action settlement payment following the agreement reached with Poppi.
Who is eligible for the settlement?
According to the claim’s website, eligible consumers can receive cash back depending on the amount of Poppi products they bought. People with proof of purchase can receive the following amounts:
- Up to $0.75 per single can
- $3 per four-pack
- $6 per eight-pack
- $9 per 12- or 15-pack
Without proof of purchase, a $16 reimbursement cap applies. According to the site, claims must be submitted online or by mail by Sept. 16, 2025.
Poppi is one of dozens of brands in the exploding category of functional beverages, which claim to improve health and wellness. U.S. sales of prebiotic and probiotic drinks more than tripled last year, according to data compiled by consulting firm AlixPartners.