Coca-Cola Sued

[jlbenedict]

What a crock of $hit... Coca-Cola doesn't force you to drink their products. Consumers know there is a fvcking risk with any product that is consumed, besides water. This lawsuit happy society is sickening..

Soft drink companies reach benzene deal

"Coca-Cola was sued Friday in an attempt by parents to force soft drink makers to eliminate ingredients in their products that can form cancer-causing benzene.

The complaint against the soft drink giant came as two other companies settled a lawsuit over benzene, which is linked to leukemia.

Atlanta-based In Zone Brands Inc., maker of BellyWashers, and Preston, Wash.-based TalkingRain Beverage Co. agreed to change ingredients and offer refunds. District of Columbia Superior Court judge Mary Terrell dismissed that case Friday morning.

Similar suits are pending in Kansas, Massachusetts, Florida, California and New Jersey. Plaintiffs added Coke's Vault Zero energy drink to the Kansas lawsuit, which also targets Pepsi's Diet Wild Cherry and Kraft's Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange.

Boston lawyer Andrew Rainer, who represents the parents, said the settlement should prod bigger companies to change their ingredients.

"I think if they understand that consumers, and perhaps courts, expect them to eliminate this problem, they will," Rainer said."

 

[BigJ]

If it actually is causing/linked-to leukemia, and Coca-Cola is not willingly removing it from it's products, this lawsuit needs to happen.

At the very least, it'll get a warning on the bottle.

 

[mugs]

Umm... even if you're not "forced" to drink it, there ought to at least be some warning if there are cancer causing substances in it. But the article refers to products "that can form cancer-causing benzene"... it doesn't say under what conditions it forms, etc.

And regarding your comment about "this lawsuit happy society," it doesn't sound like they're looking for any money based on what you posted.

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: BigJ
If it actually is causing/linked-to leukemia, and Coca-Cola is not willingly removing it from it's products, this lawsuit needs to happen.

At the very least, it'll get a warning on the bottle.

As much as I'm not for the sue happy nation we seem to live in, I agree that if there's something thats harmful in the product then at the least there should be a warning like "May cause cancer" or something of that nature.

 

[jman19]

I don't see the problem with this lawsuit. If Coca-Cola is putting harmful ingredients in their drinks that are directly linked to cancer, and there is no warning about this, then they deserve the lawsuit.

But I guess since you aren't forced to drink Coke, they don't have any obligation to the consumer, right? :disgust:

 

[JS80]

fried foods cause cancer...should KFC get sued too?

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: lokiju

Originally posted by: BigJ
If it actually is causing/linked-to leukemia, and Coca-Cola is not willingly removing it from it's products, this lawsuit needs to happen.

At the very least, it'll get a warning on the bottle.

As much as I'm not for the sue happy nation we seem to live in, I agree that if there's something thats harmful in the product then at the least there should be a warning like "May cause cancer" or something of that nature.

Yea. I mean if people know that there's a chance that a product is going to cause cancer, and still choose to put it in their body, I don't give a fvck.

But to expect the average consumer to know all of the possible interactions of chemicals that are in a product, that's asking a bit much.

 

[jlbenedict]

Originally posted by: JS80
fried foods cause cancer...should KFC get sued too?

This is exactly my point. People/consumers know that there is a possibility that most products consume poise a risk.

 

[DurocShark]

I hear Darwin snickering...

 

[Tiamat]

In other news, scientists have revealed that every food consumers consume can lead to cancer. Additionally, not consuming food can cause death.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: mugs
Umm... even if you're not "forced" to drink it, there ought to at least be some warning if there are cancer causing substances in it. But the article refers to products "that can form cancer-causing benzene"... it doesn't say under what conditions it forms, etc.

And regarding your comment about "this lawsuit happy society," it doesn't sound like they're looking for any money based on what you posted.

Then there should be a label on every friggin man made thing sold, given out, displayed for the general public, talked about, and read about. Made up stuff from the future should be labeled too.
I hope she loses the suit.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: mugs
Umm... even if you're not "forced" to drink it, there ought to at least be some warning if there are cancer causing substances in it. But the article refers to products "that can form cancer-causing benzene"... it doesn't say under what conditions it forms, etc.

And regarding your comment about "this lawsuit happy society," it doesn't sound like they're looking for any money based on what you posted.

Benzene can form in soft drinks containing vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, and either sodium benzoate or potassium benzoate. Scientists say factors such as heat or light exposure can trigger a reaction that forms benzene in the beverages.

 

[BigJ]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: mugs
Umm... even if you're not "forced" to drink it, there ought to at least be some warning if there are cancer causing substances in it. But the article refers to products "that can form cancer-causing benzene"... it doesn't say under what conditions it forms, etc.

And regarding your comment about "this lawsuit happy society," it doesn't sound like they're looking for any money based on what you posted.

Then there should be a label on every friggin man made thing sold, given out, displayed for the general public, talked about, and read about. Made up stuff from the future should be labeled too.
I hope she loses the suit.

On items that may have an overly large dosage of certain chemicals that may cause health issues, at the very least, they're labeled with a warning.

Look at tuna as an example. While it may not actually have the much mercury, compared to other foods, it has a substantially larger amount of mercury in it, so a warning is put on the can for those it may harm.

 

[d3n]

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: d3n

best post evar!!!

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: foghorn67
Then there should be a label on every friggin man made thing sold, given out, displayed for the general public, talked about, and read about. Made up stuff from the future should be labeled too.
I hope she loses the suit.

Um.... yeah, ok. People know that many things are harmful for them. People know that if you eat fatty foods, you're going to get fat. People know that McDonalds is not particularly healthy for them. But people don't know when they look at the ingredients on their soft drink that the potassium benzoate in there can cause cancer. And in that case, I think people deserve to be informed. I hope these people lose their lawsuit too, because they want Coca-Cola to have to change their ingredients. I think a warning should be sufficient. I think leaving the public in the dark about a largely unknown dangerous substance in their drink is not sufficient.

Edit: I think we overdo it on the warning labels. When the danger is obvious or should be obvious I don't think we need a warning label - it just detracts from every other warning label. I don't need a warning label on my toaster that tells me not to use it in the bath tub. But here the danger is unknown.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Benzene can form in soft drinks containing vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, and either sodium benzoate or potassium benzoate. Scientists say factors such as heat or light exposure can trigger a reaction that forms benzene in the beverages.

Now that you mention that, my wife did tell me a while back not to keep soda in my car when it's hot. Her mother is deathly afraid of anything that has been linked to cancer. She had her using aluminum free deodorant for a while but the stuff sucked.

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: mugs

Originally posted by: foghorn67
Then there should be a label on every friggin man made thing sold, given out, displayed for the general public, talked about, and read about. Made up stuff from the future should be labeled too.
I hope she loses the suit.

Um.... yeah, ok. People know that many things are harmful for them. People know that if you eat fatty foods, you're going to get fat. People know that McDonalds is not particularly healthy for them. But people don't know when they look at the ingredients on their soft drink that the potassium benzoate in there can cause cancer. And in that case, I think people deserve to be informed. I hope these people lose their lawsuit too, because they want Coca-Cola to have to change their ingredients. I think a warning should be sufficient. I think leaving the public in the dark about a largely unknown dangerous substance in their drink is not sufficient.

my point is...odds are the consumption of cocacola will lead to other health problems. Cancer should the least of your concerns when drinking these products. That fat, carbs and sugars would cause way more health problems. If you don't know the risks. Lay off junk food. I enjoy junk food, knowing we don't know all the stuff it can do to you.

 

[JS80]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict

Originally posted by: JS80
fried foods cause cancer...should KFC get sued too?

This is exactly my point. People/consumers know that there is a possibility that most products consume poise a risk.

living near a power line can cause cancer. should electric utility companies get sued too?

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: jlbenedict
What a crock of $hit... Coca-Cola doesn't force you to drink their products. Consumers know there is a fvcking risk with any product that is consumed, besides water. This lawsuit happy society is sickening..

Soft drink companies reach benzene deal

"Coca-Cola was sued Friday in an attempt by parents to force soft drink makers to eliminate ingredients in their products that can form cancer-causing benzene.

The complaint against the soft drink giant came as two other companies settled a lawsuit over benzene, which is linked to leukemia.

Atlanta-based In Zone Brands Inc., maker of BellyWashers, and Preston, Wash.-based TalkingRain Beverage Co. agreed to change ingredients and offer refunds. District of Columbia Superior Court judge Mary Terrell dismissed that case Friday morning.

Similar suits are pending in Kansas, Massachusetts, Florida, California and New Jersey. Plaintiffs added Coke's Vault Zero energy drink to the Kansas lawsuit, which also targets Pepsi's Diet Wild Cherry and Kraft's Crystal Light Sunrise Classic Orange.

Boston lawyer Andrew Rainer, who represents the parents, said the settlement should prod bigger companies to change their ingredients.

"I think if they understand that consumers, and perhaps courts, expect them to eliminate this problem, they will," Rainer said."

you = dumbass.

there are times when suing a company is a good thing.

 

[JS80]

salt causes high blood pressure. should Morton Salt be sued too?

 

[JS80]

specific genes cause cancer. should your parents get sued too?

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: foghorn67

Originally posted by: mugs
Umm... even if you're not "forced" to drink it, there ought to at least be some warning if there are cancer causing substances in it. But the article refers to products "that can form cancer-causing benzene"... it doesn't say under what conditions it forms, etc.

And regarding your comment about "this lawsuit happy society," it doesn't sound like they're looking for any money based on what you posted.

Then there should be a label on every friggin man made thing sold, given out, displayed for the general public, talked about, and read about. Made up stuff from the future should be labeled too.
I hope she loses the suit.

If the product has a real, hidden danger, then there should be a warning about it. To do otherwise is unethical.

 

[JS80]

the sun causes cancer. should God/Universe/Physics/Stephen Hawking get sued too?

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: JS80
specific genes cause cancer. should your parents get sued too?

JS80 is a bandwidth wasting idiot. Should he get banned too?