50 Cent's Vitamin Water Sued For Deceiving Consumers

J-Banks · 01-17-2009, 12:18 PM

50 Cent's Vitamin Water Sued For Deceiving Consumers

Coca Cola's Vitamin Water line which is endorsed by 50 Cent has reportedly been sued for deceiving consumers by claiming to be a healthy alternative to sodas.

According to The Associated Press, The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) filed the lawsuit against Coca Cola this week claiming that the beverage company misleads consumers into thinking that the drink boosts health and reduces risk of illness but does the opposite.

CSPI claims Coke labelled Vitamin Water with words such as "energy, "revive" and "endurance" to deceive its consumers.

"The 33 grams of sugar in each bottle of Vitamin Water do more to promote obesity, diabetes and other health problems than the vitamins in the drinks do to perform the advertised benefits listed on the bottles," the CSPI said in a statement.

"Vitamin Water is Coke's attempt to dress up soda in a physician's white coat. Underneath, it's still sugar water, although sugar water that costs about 10 bucks a gallon," CSPI's Steve Gardner told The Associated Press.

A 20 ounce of Coke sells for about $1.40 while a 20 ounce of Vitamin Water sells for $1.50

The lawsuit was brought about by James Koh of S an Francisco who claims he used Vitamin Water during his occasional workouts. CSPI are serving as his co-counsel in the case against Coca Cola.

"I was attracted to [Vitamin Water] by the prospect of getting extra vitamins, but I had no idea that I was actually getting almost a Coke's worth of sugar and calories," Koh said in a statement. "There’s no way I would have spent money on that, had I known"

Coca-Cola bought the Vitamin Water line from Glacéau (Energy Brands) in 2007 for 4.1 billion. Prior to its acquisition by Coke, 50 Cent had a share in Glacéau and reportedly profited lucratively after its purchase by the soda giant.

The rapper has endorsed the drink in his videos and in television and print advertisements.

A marketing director for Coke dismissed the lawsuit when contacted Friday (January 16).

"It's crazy to suggest Coke is being misleading," said Coca-Cola marketing director Lucie Austin. "This case has nothing to do with public interest and everything to do with a typical publicity stunt".

This marks the third blow that 50 Cent has suffered via his business dealings in the past few months. The rapper's MTV reality show was abruptly cancelled in November due to poor ratings and a General Motorstruck he had endorsed for release this year was called off.

In related news, 50 Cent will be releasing his fourth solo album titled Before I Self Destruct next month. The set will feature appearances from Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nate Dogg and G-Unit rappers Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo.

Source: sixshot

bookert · 01-17-2009, 12:21 PM

how exactly is this a blow to 50? until this group actually wins a lawsuit which I doubt they will unless the nutritional info on the label is inaccurate, he hasnt lost anything.

chickenwings · 01-17-2009, 12:29 PM

the company already sold. 50 already got his money. only blow is to the lame writer that forgot that major detail

shade4tee5 · 01-17-2009, 01:05 PM

lmao this has nuthing to do with 50...

Hidatsa Mafia · 01-17-2009, 01:19 PM

Im sure when 50 signed that deal for 400 million, some of that money was in stock options.... therefore if vitamin water gets sued and loses money, that translates to loses in the stock market, so 50 will lose money as well, thats why the writer wrote that, its business.

bookert · 01-17-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hidatsa Mafia

Im sure when 50 signed that deal for 400 million, some of that money was in stock options.... therefore if vitamin water gets sued and loses money, that translates to loses in the stock market, so 50 will lose money as well, thats why the writer wrote that, its business.

since coca-cola bought glaceau wouldnt 50's stock option be coke stocks? if so this lawsuit would probably be such a small amount of money in comparison to the company's worth that the loss that would go to 50 would be rather small.

RodKnee · 01-17-2009, 02:14 PM

I bet shares go down like my beast does when i put my hand up missus santa claus' skirt. No shit

tturenegade · 01-17-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hidatsa Mafia

Im sure when 50 signed that deal for 400 million, some of that money was in stock options.... therefore if vitamin water gets sued and loses money, that translates to loses in the stock market, so 50 will lose money as well, thats why the writer wrote that, its business.

lol who cares. i just jam the music

Ass Spelunker · 01-17-2009, 02:37 PM

"dont drink that vitamin water, you dont know whats in that shit, took one sip and got sick of that fuckin snitch"

-The game

He warned you

PeteG · 01-17-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thizzladin

"dont drink that vitamin water, you dont know whats in that shit, took one sip and got sick of that fuckin snitch"

-The game

He warned you

take games dick outta ya mouth u're a little groupie

26shotz · 01-17-2009, 03:55 PM

at this....... I hope they lose

bobclown69 · 01-17-2009, 05:44 PM

Waaaaaaaaaa we are obese because we are too stupid to read a label and control what we eat. Sugar is not what is bad for you, its hydrogenated corn oil and high fructose corn syrup. These people are idiots. Gatorade does the same thing while promoting their product as an exercise drink.

Flipperacci · 01-17-2009, 06:22 PM

Lmfao

CSPI vs Coca Cola.

Not a chance. This recession have companies doing all kind of cray things.

I drink Coke as a mothafucker while I know it ain't to healty but hey, it taste good so fuck CSPI!!!

keepitgangsta · 01-17-2009, 06:22 PM

Lmao 50 cent vitamin water lol

People just gotta make him the attention of it. Its not his water. A lot of people endorse it

Its coca cola vitamin water

KRYSIECENT · 01-17-2009, 06:42 PM

thats gonna get dismissed. i was waitin for that to happen. if thats the case then why name formula fif specifically? bullshit

younggun11 · 01-17-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookert

how exactly is this a blow to 50? until this group actually wins a lawsuit which I doubt they will unless the nutritional info on the label is inaccurate, he hasnt lost anything.

ITs not, they just put it here coz 50 cents album is coming in 2 weeks.

It hasnt been shit for 2 years and suddenly there is sugar in it?

Again, Yaya and His Media Take Out Works their ass to buzz up 50 cents album.

Tha Unit On Top · 01-17-2009, 07:32 PM

Exactly, how is this a blow? His tv show is still airing on MTV and MTV 2, every Thur and Friday, the economy is shit and the car companys want a bailout, so them not doing new lines of SUVS and cars, with or without 50 is no blow, they acting like oh the car company dont want to do shit with 50 cause he isnt shit or something, and this, I love how its 50's Vitamin Water gets sued, last I checked did he own the whole shit? He invested in it, it was sold, just a way to get attention off his name. Dam this writer is stupid as hell.

cmrcr12 · 01-17-2009, 07:33 PM

this isnt even a case...same shit when gatorade came out...it has thousands of grams of salt in it (sodium) which makes you bloated. this is stupid wh doesnt know it has sugars in it..it doesnt say no sugar. and a whole bunch of other athletes and singers are endorsed by them.

citystarz™ · 01-17-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenwings

the company already sold. 50 already got his money. only blow is to the lame writer that forgot that major detail

^^^ ..... x3

-God's Son- · 01-18-2009, 12:03 AM

Gatorade got 5 times more sugar than that shit and no one complainin about it...

T.Giddy · 01-18-2009, 04:56 AM

this shit works good when i got a hangover dats fo sho.. who gives a fuck about sugar content

em50achilles · 01-18-2009, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteG

take games dick outta ya mouth u're a little groupie

haha co sign for real.. every 1 shut the fuck up and get up from ur fat ass go work up a sweat then drink that vitamin water..thats how u do it bitch nigaz

HH Los · 01-18-2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Banks

"I was attracted to [Vitamin Water] by the prospect of getting extra vitamins, but I had no idea that I was actually getting almost a Coke's worth of sugar and calories," Koh said in a statement. "There’s no way I would have spent money on that, had I known"

Another fuckin moron suin people cause they can't read. The nutritional label is right there fuck boy, read it.

Drewshady17 · 01-18-2009, 02:19 PM

That shit is nasty anyway I tried it once it tastes like shit.50 sold his stocks though so he ain't gonna take the hit no matter what.

Rome Unit · 01-18-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thizzladin

"dont drink that vitamin water, you dont know whats in that shit, took one sip and got sick of that fuckin snitch"

-The game

He warned you

game stan

01-17-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	50 Cent's Vitamin Water Sued For Deceiving Consumers 50 Cent's Vitamin Water Sued For Deceiving Consumers 50 Cent's Vitamin Water Sued For Deceiving Consumers Coca Cola's Vitamin Water line which is endorsed by 50 Cent has reportedly been sued for deceiving consumers by claiming to be a healthy alternative to sodas. According to The Associated Press, The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) filed the lawsuit against Coca Cola this week claiming that the beverage company misleads consumers into thinking that the drink boosts health and reduces risk of illness but does the opposite. CSPI claims Coke labelled Vitamin Water with words such as "energy, "revive" and "endurance" to deceive its consumers. "The 33 grams of sugar in each bottle of Vitamin Water do more to promote obesity, diabetes and other health problems than the vitamins in the drinks do to perform the advertised benefits listed on the bottles," the CSPI said in a statement. "Vitamin Water is Coke's attempt to dress up soda in a physician's white coat. Underneath, it's still sugar water, although sugar water that costs about 10 bucks a gallon," CSPI's Steve Gardner told The Associated Press. A 20 ounce of Coke sells for about $1.40 while a 20 ounce of Vitamin Water sells for $1.50 The lawsuit was brought about by James Koh of S an Francisco who claims he used Vitamin Water during his occasional workouts. CSPI are serving as his co-counsel in the case against Coca Cola. "I was attracted to [Vitamin Water] by the prospect of getting extra vitamins, but I had no idea that I was actually getting almost a Coke's worth of sugar and calories," Koh said in a statement. "There’s no way I would have spent money on that, had I known" Coca-Cola bought the Vitamin Water line from Glacéau (Energy Brands) in 2007 for 4.1 billion. Prior to its acquisition by Coke, 50 Cent had a share in Glacéau and reportedly profited lucratively after its purchase by the soda giant. The rapper has endorsed the drink in his videos and in television and print advertisements. A marketing director for Coke dismissed the lawsuit when contacted Friday (January 16). "It's crazy to suggest Coke is being misleading," said Coca-Cola marketing director Lucie Austin. "This case has nothing to do with public interest and everything to do with a typical publicity stunt". This marks the third blow that 50 Cent has suffered via his business dealings in the past few months. The rapper's MTV reality show was abruptly cancelled in November due to poor ratings and a General Motorstruck he had endorsed for release this year was called off. In related news, 50 Cent will be releasing his fourth solo album titled Before I Self Destruct next month. The set will feature appearances from Dr. Dre, Eminem, Nate Dogg and G-Unit rappers Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. Source: sixshot __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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shade4tee5 The Hype Is Real! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,267 Repped: 308 Repped 105 Times in 40 Posts Neg Reps: 293 Neg Repped at 31 Times in 26 Posts	lmao this has nuthing to do with 50... __________________ Y'all forgot who helped 50 Cent pop? I ain't spent my own money since Eminem dropped. - Dr. Dre "yeah i am gay and i like Two men doing 69" - Raskae

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Hidatsa Mafia Native Soldier Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Badlands Posts: 1,061 Repped: 680 Repped 61 Times in 34 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Im sure when 50 signed that deal for 400 million, some of that money was in stock options.... therefore if vitamin water gets sued and loses money, that translates to loses in the stock market, so 50 will lose money as well, thats why the writer wrote that, its business. __________________

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bobclown69 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 808 Posts: 526 Repped: 119 Repped 18 Times in 2 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Waaaaaaaaaa we are obese because we are too stupid to read a label and control what we eat. Sugar is not what is bad for you, its hydrogenated corn oil and high fructose corn syrup. These people are idiots. Gatorade does the same thing while promoting their product as an exercise drink. __________________ See this little dimple? It's cute. I believe God meant to give me it as a baby, but gave it to me a few years late.

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KRYSIECENT .I'M BLESSED. Join Date: May 2005 Location: SOUTH BRONX Posts: 3,905 Repped: 45 Repped 17 Times in 1 Post Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	thats gonna get dismissed. i was waitin for that to happen. if thats the case then why name formula fif specifically? bullshit __________________ I walk with God.

01-17-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
bookert Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 334 Repped: 34 Repped 343 Times in 65 Posts Neg Reps: 11 Neg Repped at 21 Times in 11 Posts	how exactly is this a blow to 50? until this group actually wins a lawsuit which I doubt they will unless the nutritional info on the label is inaccurate, he hasnt lost anything.

01-17-2009, 12:29 PM	#3
chickenwings Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,599 Repped: 608 Repped 679 Times in 404 Posts Neg Reps: 505 Neg Repped at 224 Times in 166 Posts	the company already sold. 50 already got his money. only blow is to the lame writer that forgot that major detail

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RodKnee Dr. Pussy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Catsville Posts: 2,133 Repped: 710 Repped 364 Times in 202 Posts Neg Reps: 73 Neg Repped at 28 Times in 25 Posts	I bet shares go down like my beast does when i put my hand up missus santa claus' skirt. No shit

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Ass Spelunker =] Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cali Posts: 1,427 Repped: 367 Repped 152 Times in 90 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 66 Times in 41 Posts	"dont drink that vitamin water, you dont know whats in that shit, took one sip and got sick of that fuckin snitch" -The game He warned you

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26shotz Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Providence Posts: 3,548 Repped: 883 Repped 565 Times in 173 Posts Neg Reps: 37 Neg Repped at 69 Times in 46 Posts	at this....... I hope they lose

01-17-2009, 06:22 PM	#13
Flipperacci -- Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South East Amsterdam Posts: 2,045 Repped: 111 Repped 703 Times in 359 Posts Neg Reps: 35 Neg Repped at 290 Times in 202 Posts	Lmfao CSPI vs Coca Cola. Not a chance. This recession have companies doing all kind of cray things. I drink Coke as a mothafucker while I know it ain't to healty but hey, it taste good so fuck CSPI!!!

01-17-2009, 06:22 PM	#14
keepitgangsta Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The Wire Posts: 4,447 Repped: 395 Repped 1,610 Times in 179 Posts Neg Reps: 20 Neg Repped at 30 Times in 19 Posts	Lmao 50 cent vitamin water lol People just gotta make him the attention of it. Its not his water. A lot of people endorse it Its coca cola vitamin water

01-17-2009, 07:32 PM	#17
Tha Unit On Top BISD November 23rd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,195 Repped: 640 Repped 2,457 Times in 353 Posts Neg Reps: 78 Neg Repped at 123 Times in 85 Posts	Exactly, how is this a blow? His tv show is still airing on MTV and MTV 2, every Thur and Friday, the economy is shit and the car companys want a bailout, so them not doing new lines of SUVS and cars, with or without 50 is no blow, they acting like oh the car company dont want to do shit with 50 cause he isnt shit or something, and this, I love how its 50's Vitamin Water gets sued, last I checked did he own the whole shit? He invested in it, it was sold, just a way to get attention off his name. Dam this writer is stupid as hell.

01-17-2009, 07:33 PM	#18
cmrcr12 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: New Jerz/NYC Posts: 422 Repped: 74 Repped 207 Times in 36 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 3 Posts	this isnt even a case...same shit when gatorade came out...it has thousands of grams of salt in it (sodium) which makes you bloated. this is stupid wh doesnt know it has sugars in it..it doesnt say no sugar. and a whole bunch of other athletes and singers are endorsed by them.

01-18-2009, 12:03 AM	#20
-God's Son- you already know Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 211 Repped: 37 Repped 9 Times in 8 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 2 Posts	Gatorade got 5 times more sugar than that shit and no one complainin about it... __________________

01-18-2009, 04:56 AM	#21
T.Giddy MuFucken Boss Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 4,239 Repped: 950 Repped 852 Times in 209 Posts Neg Reps: 21 Neg Repped at 28 Times in 24 Posts	this shit works good when i got a hangover dats fo sho.. who gives a fuck about sugar content __________________

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Drewshady17 Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,001 Repped: 295 Repped 347 Times in 71 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 16 Times in 12 Posts	That shit is nasty anyway I tried it once it tastes like shit.50 sold his stocks though so he ain't gonna take the hit no matter what.

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