If you have bought Poppi drinks over the past few years, you may be owed money. A nationwide settlement has been reached after the popular prebiotic soda brand was accused of misleading advertising. The good news is you may not even need receipts to claim your share, but the bad news is you must act before the deadline.
Who is eligible for the Poppi settlement
You qualify if you purchased any Poppi drink between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025. It does not matter which flavor or package size you bought. If you fall into that group, you are considered part of the “class” in this class action lawsuit.
This means you may be entitled to money whether you only tried a can or regularly stocked your fridge. Even if you no longer have receipts, you can still make a claim for up to $16 per household.
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How much money can you get back from Poppi
The amount depends on whether you have proof of purchase:
- With receipts:
- $0.75 per single can
- $3 per four-pack
- $6 per eight-pack
- $9 per 12- or 15-pack
- $0.75 per single can
- Without receipts:
- Maximum of $16 per household
Keep in mind the exact amount you receive may vary depending on how many people file a claim. The more claims there are, the smaller the individual payouts may be.
Why Poppi is paying customers
Poppi became a hit after appearing on Shark Tank in 2018. Marketed as a “gut healthy” alternative to soda, the brand grew quickly and now accounts for nearly 20 percent of the prebiotic soda market.
But the company was sued over claims that its drinks contained only small amounts of prebiotics and too much sugar to justify being marketed as truly gut friendly.
While Poppi has not admitted any wrongdoing, its former owner agreed to pay $8.9 million to settle the case. The settlement allows customers to receive compensation without the company continuing to fight the lawsuit in court.
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How to file a claim for the Poppi settlement
To receive payment, you must submit a valid claim form. Here are the key steps:
- Visit the official Poppi settlement website.
- Fill out the claim form with your information.
- Upload receipts if you have them (not required).
- Submit your claim before the deadline.
The deadline to file the claim is on September 26, 2025. That date is also the deadline if you want to exclude yourself or object to the settlement. The final approval hearing is scheduled for November 20, 2025.
What is a class action settlement
A class action lawsuit is when a group of people sues a company together. Instead of each person filing individually, one case represents everyone.
When the case is finally settled, the company usually agree to pay money to the people who bought their products or used their services. In exchange, those who accept payment usually give up their right to sue again later.
This type of settlement is common in cases of false advertising, data breaches, or defective products.
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What this means for soda drinkers
Poppi is not the only company facing questions about so-called “gut healthy” sodas. Big names like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are moving into the prebiotic drink space, advertising similar benefits. The lawsuit raises an important fact which is, just because a drink is marketed as healthy does not always mean it is good for you.
If you bought Poppi, you may now get some of your money back. But the bigger lesson is to always look closely at nutrition labels and not rely only on marketing claims.
