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Ocean Spray Probes Viral Claims of Water-Filled Cans

12/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Ocean Spray is investigating reports that its cranberry sauce cans were filled with water, following viral videos.
A TikTok video posted on November 29 shows cans containing only water, accumulating more than 10 million views.
A Facebook video with about 102,000 views shows a similar claim.
The company has contacted the video posters to gather more information and address the issue.

History

Historical Context

Ocean Spray, founded in 1930 by three cranberry growers, has grown to represent over 70% of North American cranberry production. In 2022, the cooperative faced backlash over viral claims about its cranberry sauce, echoing a similar incident with PepsiCo in 2018. This highlights the increasing influence of social media on consumer trust and corporate accountability in the digital age.

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Story summary

Ocean Spray is investigating reports that its cranberry sauce cans were filled with water, following viral videos.
A TikTok video posted on November 29 shows cans containing only water, accumulating more than 10 million views.
A Facebook video with about 102,000 views shows a similar claim.
The company has contacted the video posters to gather more information and address the issue.

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