Reckitt Benckiser
TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to two class-action settlements that pertain to the marketing of Reckitt Benckiser products: Neuriva, a brain supplement falsely labeled as “clinically proven” to improve several areas of cognitive functioning, and Move Free Advanced glucosamine supplements deceptively marketed as “clinically tested” and able to rebuild joint cartilage, improve joint function, and reduce joint pain. To read more about each individual action, click on each brand name above.
The Latest
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants
An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.
Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines
Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.
Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva
TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.
CATrends: Toddler Formula
It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.
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Air Wick Essential Oils
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Report: Most Advertised Baby Food Not Nutritious
New report finds issues with nutrition-related messaging.
Lysol Disinfecting Spray and Wipes
An industry self-regulatory board looks to clean up Lysol’s claims.
Class-Action Tracker
Neuriva
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products have been “clinically tested” to provide various brain health benefits
Several Enfamil Formulas
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe, healthy, nutritious, and committed to reducing their environmental impact
Enfagrow Premium Toddler Transitions
Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as “nutritionally appropriate” for children between nine and eighteen months
Enfamil and Enfamil Premature
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe when they are dangerous for premature infants
K-Y Lubricants
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain PFAS
Clearasil Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Enfamil Infant Formula
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain toxic heavy metals
Clearasil
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe and tested by dermatologists when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Lysol Laundry Sanitizer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the detergent “kills 99.9% of bacteria”
Woolite Darks and Gentle Cycle Laundry Detergents
Allegations: Deceptively marketing that detergents bring color back to clothing
Children’s Dimetapp, DayQuil, Mucinex, Mucinex Children’s, and Sudafed
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat nasal congestion
NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Advil, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil, TheraFlu, Sudafed, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines are decongestants
Mucinex Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products provide relief from congestion, sinus pressure and other symptoms
Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Air Wick Sandalwood Air Fresheners
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain sandalwood essential oil
Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Sudafed PE, Tylenol Cold & Flu Severe, Benadryl Allergy Plus, Theraflu, NyQuil Severe Cold & Flu, and Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Sudafed PE, DayQuil, NyQuil, and Mucinex Cold and Flu Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat nasal congestion
Advil, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil, TheraFlu, Sudafed, Robitussin, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Sudafed, Benadryl, Vicks NyQuil, Mucinex, and Walmart’s Equate
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Sudafed, Benadryl, Mucinex Robitussin, and Walmart’s Equate Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure
Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Theraflu, Sudafed, Tylenol, and other Cold & Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol, Benadryl and Other Cold & Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Tylenol and Mucinex Cold & Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Mucinex and Alka Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Mucinex Fast-Max Day Cold & Flu and Night Cold & Flu
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Mucinex Maximum Strength Sinus-Max Severe Congestion & Pain
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion and other sinus issues
Neuriva
Allegations: Falsely marketing Neuriva supplements as “clinically proven” to improve “brain performance” when the company has no scientific or clinical proof that the supplements or ingredients in them provide the…
Enfamil Infant Formulas
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing infant formulas as “Milk-based” when the primary ingredient is a form of sugar
Enfamil Baby Formula Powders
Allegations: Products do not contain enough powder to make the advertised number of bottles
Delsym Cough Relief Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing certain products as being for children and others as being for adults when the products contain the same amounts of the same ingredients
Move Free Glucosamine Supplements
Allegations: Falsely advertising that Move Free provides joint health benefits when the ingredients in the supplement do not provide such benefits
Tiger’s Milk Nutrition Bars
Air Wick Room Sprays
Airwick® Sprays
Air Wick® Aerosol Spray
MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil Supplements
Air Wick® Aerosol Sprays
Schiff Move Free® Advanced
Move Free® Supplements
MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oil
