In an age where more emphasis is being put on health, lots of folks (myself included) are trying to cut back on sugary drinks like sodas or juice. The one thing we thought we could turn to for that crisp refreshing taste without the guilt of empty calories, might have been a fraud all along. abc7.com is reporting that LaCroix sparkling water might have a secret ingredient that is not safe for humans…or bugs.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in Cook County, Illinois, by the law firm Beaumont Costales, alleges that testing found other artificial ingredients in addition to linalool, the insecticide ingredient.
“These chemicals include limonene, which can cause kidney toxicity and tumors; linalool propionate, which is used to treat cancer; and linalool,” Beaumont Costales wrote in a release. The firm claimed LaCroix and its parent company “intentionally misled consumers into believing LaCroix (is) all-natural in order to drive sales of the product.”
LaCroix is denying the claims after being called out on various social media platforms after Beaumont Costales filed the class-action suit on behalf of Lenora Rice and others who say they were injured by ingredients in the popular sparkling water. LaCroix denied the allegations on social media, writing that the flavors in its products are “derived from the natural essence oils from the named fruit used in each of the flavors.”
“All essences contained in LaCroix are certified by our suppliers to be 100% natural,” the company added.
I don’t know about you, but until things clear up with this story I be taking my hydration talents to my local kitchen sink. Flip below to see Twitter react to these allegations and check the Twitter mentions and I’ll teach you the new way to drink LaCroix.