ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Derrik Dildine filed a federal class action lawsuit on October 30 in the Western District of New York against 7-Eleven that says its energy shots do not contain 100% natural flavors.
According to the complaint, 7-Eleven, Inc. manufactures, packages, labels, markets, and sells Extra Strength Energy “shots” under the 7-Select brand in flavors including Watermelon Lime purporting to have “100% Natural Flavors.”
The representation that the product has “100% Natural Flavors” appeals to more than seven out of 10 consumers who avoid artificial flavors, as these synthetic ingredients are believed to be associated with detrimental health and environmental effects, the suit says.
Dildine alleges the ingredients list on the back of the product shows ingredients that are not natural, including malic acid, citric acid, sucralose, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate and calcium disodium.
Dildine is represented by Spencer Sheehan of Sheehan and Associates P.C.