CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants
An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.
Walgreens
TINA.org objected — as amicus curiae — to a class-action settlement that sought to resolve claims filed against Walgreens and others for falsely labeling glucosamine supplements as able to rebuild cartilage and support joint comfort without competent scientific evidence to support such claims. To read more about that action, click here.
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Unapproved Eye Products
FDA targets companies selling eye drops illegally marketed to treat conditions like pink eye.
CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches
Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’
Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants
Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.
Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels
Several store-brand aloe vera gels lack the acclaimed soothing ingredient.
TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision
Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…
Three Major Retailers Banned from Making Deceptive Glucosamine Claims
Federal judge approves revised class-action settlement terms following TINA.org objection to original proposal.
Wellesse Glucosamine Settlement Doesn’t Cure Ad Issues
TINA.org, continuing its efforts to oppose unfair settlements, files an objection.
Top Store-Brand Herbal Supplements Missing the Herb
State officials demand Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC stop selling the supplements.
Class-Action Tracker
Ovulation Test Kits
Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits
Walgreens Triple Hydration Electrolyte Drink Power Stick Mixes
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no preservatives when they contain preservative ingredients
Generic Store Brand Mucinex Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as safe without disclosing that they are contaminated with the carcinogen benzene
Various Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Walgreens Acne Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contain, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Walgreens Plastic Grocery Bags
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as recyclable
Complete Home Heavy Duty Cutlery
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are dishwasher safe and heavy duty
Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Sudafed, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil and Store Brand Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Several Brands of Sunscreen Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Falsely advertising sunscreens as waterproof
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
Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Wal-Phed PE Nasal Decongestant Tablets
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve sinus pressure and congestion
Walgreens Severe Cold & Flu
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as treats nasal congestion
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
Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants
Mucinex, Sudafed, Tylenol, Benadryl and Other Cold & Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as decongestants
Walgreens Pink Eye Drops
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat symptoms of pink eye
Tylenol, Vicks, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestion
Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Walgreens Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Allegations: Falsely marketing the product as a “treatment” for minor cuts and abrasions without scientific evidence to support such claims
Walgreens Children’s 12-Hour Cough Relief Cough DM
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they are more suitable for children when they contain the same formulation as the adult version
Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-Drowsy”
Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products
Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Walgreens Pain Relieving Lidocaine Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing pain relieving lidocaine patches
Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death
Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections
Marlboro Menthol Cigarettes Sold at Walgreens
Allegations: Marketing products as ordinary cigarettes when menthol cigarettes are more dangerous and addictive than other types of cigarettes
Walgreens Pain Relieving Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine pain relieving patches
Walgreens’ Infants’ Pain & Fever Acetaminophen
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing its infants’ product as specifically formulated for infants and different from its Children’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen Oral Suspension when both medications contain the same amount and…
Walgreens Lidocaine Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Maximum Strength” when other products deliver more lidocaine
Walgreens Cough Medicines with DXM
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “fast-release” when they do not work faster than other products marketed as “fast-release”
Walgreens Women Multivitamin Tablets
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the tablets do not contain gelatin when they contain a “notable” amount of gelatin
Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
Advertised Prices at Walgreens
Walgreens Acetaminophen Medications
Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
Nice! Honey Graham Crackers
Lang Pharma Nutrition’s CoQ-10 Softgels
Finest Nutrition Glucosamine Sulfate Supplements
Several Brands of Flushable Wipes
Theranos’s Blood Tests Using Edison Devices
Good Delish® Food Products
Walgreens Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements
Walgreens Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements
Walgreen’s Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplements
Walgreen Supplements
Well at Walgreens Enhanced Absorption Formula CoQ-10
Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others
Walgreen Glucosamine Supplements
