CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease Consumer News CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims Consumer News Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.
Germstar Hand Sanitizer Ad Alert Germstar Hand Sanitizer Company takes down some infection prevention claims in wake of FDA warning letter.
Blumen Hand Sanitizer Class Action Blumen Hand Sanitizer September 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-801, N.D. Ind.) August 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against 4e Brands for allegedly deceptively…
CVS Advanced Formula Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera Class Action CVS Advanced Formula Hand Sanitizer with Aloe Vera Allegations: Falsely marketing that hand sanitizers “kill[] 99.99% of germs” when scientific evidence shows that alcohol-based hand sanitizers do not kill many types of germs
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gels and Foams Class Action Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gels and Foams In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Gojo Industries for allegedly misleadingly advertising that Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer gels and foams “Kill[] 99.99% of Illness Causing Germs” and…
GermBloc Hand Sanitizer Class Action GermBloc Hand Sanitizer In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GermBloc and WillSpeed Technology for allegedly misleadingly marketing that GermBloc alcohol-free hand sanitizer kills “99.99% of germs” and prevents diseases when,…
Purell Hand Sanitizer Class Action Purell Hand Sanitizer In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Purell for allegedly falsely advertising Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizers. Plaintiffs claim that the company misleadingly advertises that the hand sanitizers “[k]ill[]…
Up & Up Hand Sanitizer Class Action Up & Up Hand Sanitizer Allegations: Falsely claiming products “kill[] 99.99% of germs” when there is no scientific evidence to support such claims
Germ-X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer Class Action Germ-X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer Allegations: Falsely advertising that products contain 62% ethyl alcohol, “kill[] 99.99% of germs,” and “kill[] germs in 15 seconds”
Born Basic Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer Class Action Born Basic Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “[s]afe & effective” without disclosing they contain the carcinogen benzene
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Products Class Action Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Products In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Gojo Industries for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer products “Kill[] 99.99% of Illness Causing Germs” when, according to…
Germ-X Hand Sanitizer Class Action Germ-X Hand Sanitizer In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Germ-X for allegedly misleadingly advertising that Germ-X hand sanitizers prevent and reduce infections from the flu and other viruses – including…
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizers Class Action Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizers In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Purell for allegedly falsely advertising that Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer products “kill[] more than 99.99% of most common germs” and prevent…
CleanWell Hand Sanitizers, Soaps, and Wipes Class Action CleanWell Hand Sanitizers, Soaps, and Wipes February 2018: A federal judge granted final approval of this settlement agreement. September 2017: Plaintiffs moved for final approval of a settlement agreement that would prohibit CleanWell from using the…
Up & Up Hand Sanitizers Class Action Up & Up Hand Sanitizers In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly misleadingly marketing that up & up hand sanitizer “kills 99.99% of germs” and comparing it to Purell products…
Purell Hand Sanitizers Class Action Purell Hand Sanitizers In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Purell for allegedly deceptively marketing that Purell hand sanitizer “kills 99.99% of illness causing germs,” is “2X” more powerful than competitors’…
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams Consumer News A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams A master list of known and alleged scams.
COVID-19 Claims Evidence COVID-19 Claims Below is a sampling of marketing materials that claim, either expressly or implicitly, that Everest Microbial Defense hand sanitizers and surface cleaners can kill the COVID-19 virus. Any materials that…