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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…

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’…

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[]…

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…

Purell Products

In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Gojo Industries for allegedly deceptively marketing that Purell hand sanitizers will prevent and reduce the flu and other viruses when, according…

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…

CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease

The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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Janky

A 2019-2020 TINA.org investigation into the emerging use of virtual influencers in social media marketing has catalogued a *sampling of 28 virtual influencers ranging from the human-like to the overtly…

Germstar Hand Sanitizer

Company takes down some infection prevention claims in wake of FDA warning letter.

Fiji Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Car wrap scam has plenty of gas left in the tank.

Monster Energy Car Wraps

Fake check scam targets TINA.org reader. She’s not the only one.

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…

Fairlife Milk Imposter Car Wrap Scam

This scam will not die.