How you can get $16 from Poppi’s class-action lawsuit even if you don’t have a receipt

It’s not too late for Poppi soda drinkers to receive a portion of its latest class-action lawsuit settlement.

The beverage brand’s former owner agreed to an $8.9 million settlement after it was sued over ‘misleading’ marketing claims that it is good for your gut. The company did not admit to any wrongdoing.

Customers who purchased the sodas between January 23, 2020, and July 18, 2025, are eligible for a portion of the settlement payment.

The amount of cash consumers receive depends on the amount of Poppi products purchased. If they have proof of purchase, they can receive up to $0.75 per single can, $3 per four-pack, $6 per eight-pack and $9 per 12- or 15-pack.

A $16 reimbursement cap applies to those who do not have proof of purchase.

Consumers have until September 16 to submit a claim online or by mail.

The beloved soda enjoyed by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lopez has flown off retailers’ shelves for five years.

However, the lawsuit ignited claims about how ‘healthy’ Poppi is — leading experts to explain how trendy ‘gut healthy’ drinks could lead to certain cancers in the liver or colon.

The customers who came together for the lawsuit insisted the allegedly misleading ads could make shoppers have a higher risk of issues like obesity and type 2 diabetes.

But the lawsuit has not stopped other companies from releasing prebiotic sodas to compete with Poppi — including Coca-Cola.

Coca-Cola launched ‘Simply Pop’ in parts of the West Coast and the Southeast earlier this year, planning to expand to other regions by the end of the year.

Like Poppi, Coke’s prebiotic soda contains fruit juice, vitamins and prebiotic fiber, ‘to support gut health.’

The limited release came right before PepsiCo announced its plans to buy Poppi for $2 billion. 

The purchase angered some Poppi fans who were worried the company would change the ingredients.

The deal came as Pepsi drinks have been slipping in popularity and the drink was kicked out of the nation’s top three soda brands earlier this year.

‘More than ever, consumers are looking for convenient and great-tasting options that fit their lifestyles and respond to their growing interest in health and wellness,’ said PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta at the time.

‘We can’t wait to begin this next chapter with PepsiCo to bring our soda to more people – and I know they will honor what makes Poppi so special while supporting our next phase of growth and innovation.’

Poppi earned around $500 million in revenue last year.