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Clorox Splash-Less Bleach
Less splash, more confusing marketing.
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Clorox Handi Wipes
Be wary of the advertised shelf life of these “reusable cloths.”
Class-Action Tracker
Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations: Falsely marketing bags using the word “recycling” when they are made of a material that is not recyclable
Burt’s Bees Cosmetics
Allegations: Falsely representing cosmetics as natural when they contain substances that are harmful to human health
Burt’s Bees Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
Burt’s Bees Charcoal Toothpastes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe and effective whitening toothpastes when scientific studies show that charcoal toothpastes do not whiten teeth, are “overly abrasive” and damage tooth enamel
Burt’s Bees Dog Shampoos and Conditioners
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “99.7 % Natural”
Various Pine-Sol Cleaning Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a bacteria and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
Several Brands of Baby and Infant Formula Powders
Allegations: Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Clorox Laundry Sanitizer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products “[k]ill[] 99.9% of bacteria on laundry”
Burt’s Bees Mascaras and Lip Shimmers
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain harmful ingredients
Burt’s Bees Infant Formulas
Allegations: Products do not contain enough powder to make the advertised number of bottles
Burt’s Bees Lipsticks, Lip Butter, and Other Products
Allegations: False natural claims
Clorox Splash-Less Bleach
Allegations: Deceiving consumers by making them think that Clorox Splash-Less Bleach is the same as regular Clorox Bleach when the Splash-Less Bleach does not sanitize or disinfect
Rainbow Light Prenatal and Postnatal Vitamins
July 2020: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2020: A state court judge granted preliminary approval of a settlement agreement that would provide class…
Burt’s Bees Güd Products
May 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. January 2018: A false advertising class-action lawsuit was filed against The Clorox Company and The…
Green Works Cleaning Products
October 2017: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Green Works® Home Cleaning Products
In July 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Clorox Company for allegedly falsely claiming that home cleaning products in its Green Works® line – including the Multi-Surface Cleaner,…
Fresh Step Cat Litter
In February 2015, a federal judge dismissed a false advertising lawsuit against Clorox because the parties reached a settlement and agreed to dismiss the lawsuit. The complaint, which was originally…