Sunkist Had More Caffeine Than Two Cups of Coffee
September 4, 2010 will go down in history as one of the worst blunders Sunkist ever made. Originally containing 41 milligrams of caffeine, the soda lowered the content to 19 milligrams. During bottling, the soda was accidentally macro-dosed with 283 milligrams of caffeine, roughly the equivalent of 2 Red Bulls (or two and a half cups of coffee). Consumers of the tainted product reported dizziness, nausea and in extreme cases, the need for hospitalization.
Sofia Vergara’s First Acting Role Was in a Pepsi Commercial
While many recognize her from her role on “Modern Family,” some may not know one of Sofia Vergara’s first acting credits was an appearance in a Pepsi commercial. In 1980, the then 17 year-old actress starred in the promotional ad as a beautiful beachgoer tempted by the thirst-quenching drink. The hot sand proving too much for her bare feet, she uses items from her purse to guide her way until she is forced to use her own clothing as a barrier between her and the sun-soaked surface. In 2011, the actress agreed to be the company’s spokesperson for Diet Pepsi.