Snowstorm Surprises: Dasani Sits on Shelves While Other Brands Panic Buy
During a major snowstorm, Dasani bottles largely remained on store shelves while other brands sold out, highlighting its notorious reputation even as consumer panic-buy behavior ran high; Dasani’s parent Coca-Cola has faced criticism for its purified-water formula, including a 2004 UK ban over bromate, a potential carcinogen, which helps explain why Aquafina has been the more popular choice in some markets.