Fiji water microplastics class action overview:
- Who: The Wonderful Co. is facing a class action lawsuit related to the quality of Fiji bottled water.
- Why: The Fiji water lawsuit alleges the company falsely advertises Fiji water as natural artesian water, when in reality its products contain microplastics.
- Where: The Fiji class action was filed in Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Court.
A new class action lawsuit alleges that the company behind Fiji bottled water is falsely advertising its product as natural artesian water when it actually contains microplastics.
The Wonderful Co. faces claims of fraud and unjust enrichment over its alleged deception about the quality of its water. The class action lawsuit also claims the company violates the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
Microplastics are small particles that come from the manufacturing and degradation of plastic.
Microplastics are toxic to life, Fiji water class action says
Studies have shown microplastics to be dangerous to many organisms, although the particles’ effects have not been extensively investigated in humans, the class action says.
“Toxic effects of microplastics on the physiology and behavior of marine invertebrates have been extensively documented,” the class action says. “Similar effects have also been observed in larger marine vertebrates such as fish. Furthermore, recent studies using mouse models have reported potential effects of microplastics on mammalian gut microbiota, as well as cellular and metabolic toxicity in the host.”
When ingested, microplastics travel through the circulatory system and accumulate in organs. This can lead to harmful effects, such as gastrointestinal issues, hormonal disruption and impaired reproductive function, the class action lawsuit says.
In 2018, a study of 259 water bottles from 11 brands purchased in nine separate countries showed 93% of the bottled water contained microplastics.
The maker of Fiji water previously faced a 2011 class action lawsuit claiming the company falsely advertised its products as carbon-negative.
Have you purchased Fiji bottled water due to its advertised claims about quality? Let us know in the comments.
The plaintiff is represented by Todd M. Friedman and Steve G. Perry of Todd M. Friedman PC.
The Fiji class action lawsuit is Daly v. The Wonderful Co. LLC, Case No. 2024CH00349, in the Circuit Court for Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division.
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229 thoughts onFiji class action alleges water contains microplastics
Please add me. I have been buying and drinking FIJI bottled water for years.
Please add me as this is one of the waters I purchase and consume while thinking it is healthier than other waters.
Please add me, my mother and I drink Fiji and we’ve been doing so for years…this is disappointing to hear that they were dishonest.
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I just finished one of 2 bottles last week.
I bought this water at every airport, thinking it was the best option…shudda just drank outta tge fountain!
such expensive water too!! how sad
I saw black particles floating in my fiji water just the other day. So disgusting and disappointed.