SunnyD controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1999
UK health-positioning and orange-discoloration controversy
British consumer advocates and media criticized Sunny Delight's presentation as a healthier alternative to soft drinks. Coverage intensified after a report that a child developed orange skin discoloration after consuming a very large quantity of the drink; the discoloration was associated with beta-carotene coloring. The controversy contributed to reputational damage and falling UK sales.
Mental-health-themed social-media post
A SunnyD social-media post saying "I can't do this anymore" attracted substantial engagement from other brands and users. Critics argued that the post trivialized mental-health distress and used it for commercial attention.