Ocean Spray Addresses Viral Videos Showing “Empty” Cranberry Sauce Cans

A wave of social media posts has sparked concern after shoppers opened cans of Ocean Spray cranberry sauce this Thanksgiving and found what appeared to be only water — not the expected jellied cranberry. One widely viewed video, posted to TikTok, has already racked up more than 10 million views.

In response, Ocean Spray said it is investigating the reports. A company spokesperson told media outlets they are aware of “a few reports about cans containing water instead of cranberry sauce,” and promised to “reach out to the folks who shared these videos to learn more and make it right.”

The situation has disappointed many families. One woman, who opened several suspect cans on camera, posted “They sold us cans of water” — a comment echoed by others online.

Another user claimed they bought eight cans only to find all of them filled with clear liquid, and asked Ocean Spray directly for answers on social media.

Cranberry sauce is a Thanksgiving staple for many households — and for those expecting the classic jellied cylinder, the “water can” footage was a shock. Ocean Spray emphasized that despite the reports, “millions of families enjoyed their cranberry sauce this holiday season,” but that “even one can of sauce not meeting expectations matters to us.”

As investigations continue, customers are encouraged to check their cans and contact Ocean Spray if they encounter an empty — or watery — can of cranberry sauce. The company said it will attempt to make things right for affected consumers.