The ACCC has found Coca-Cola misled in a ‘myth busting’ ad about the soft drink

THE ACCC has found Coca-Cola was misleading in a “myth busting” ad about the soft drink.

Coca-Cola will have to publish corrective advertising after the competition watchdog found the company made “totally unacceptable” claims that its drink did not rot teeth or lead to weight gain.

The full-page ad featured actress Kerry Armstrong extolling the virtues of Coca-Cola and caused an outcry from parents and health groups when it was published in newspapers late last year.

Read more about the Coca-Cola ad at news.com.au.