Class Action Lawsuit Claims Food Lion’s Omazing Orange Soda Contains Harmful Additive
A recent class action lawsuit has raised serious concerns about the safety of Food Lion’s Omazing Orange Soda, alleging that the beverage contains brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a potentially harmful oil additive linked to neurological damage. Filed by plaintiff Shavonne Daniels, the lawsuit claims that BVO is a toxic food additive and that both animal and human studies have shown its presence in food to be unsafe. The suit argues that significant exposure to BVO can adversely affect the central nervous system, prompting calls for action against the popular soft drink.
Daniels is seeking to represent a nationwide class of consumers, as well as specific groups from North Carolina and South Carolina who purchased the Omazing Orange Soda within the relevant time frame. The lawsuit contends that Food Lion should have proactively informed consumers about the risks associated with BVO, especially considering that numerous leading soda brands have already removed this ingredient due to its harmful effects.
The class action alleges that the defendants failed to disclose vital information during the alleged class period, both before and at the time of the plaintiffs’ purchases, despite being aware—or should have been aware—of the risks associated with using BVO in their product. The claims against Food Lion and its parent company, Ahold Delhaize USA, include unjust enrichment, negligence, failure to provide adequate warnings, fraudulent concealment, breach of both implied and express warranties, and strict product liability.
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Daniels is seeking a jury trial and requesting declaratory and injunctive relief, along with compensatory, statutory, and punitive damages for herself and all class members. This lawsuit is part of a growing trend, as several class action lawsuits have been initiated against beverage companies over allegations of false advertising and product safety.
The orange soda class action lawsuit is officially titled Daniels, et al. v. Ahold Delhaize USA, Inc., et al., Case No. 1:24-cv-00876, and was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. Consumers who have tried Food Lion’s Omazing Orange Soda are encouraged to share their thoughts in the comments section.
Representing the plaintiff are Tiffany N. Lawson and Paul J. Doolittle from Poulin | Willey | Anastopoulo, LLC, who are committed to seeking justice for consumers potentially affected by this alleged toxic ingredient.