
Flintstones Gummies Sours
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as free of artificial flavors
Parker et al. v. Bayer Corp., GSK Consumer Healthcare, Inc., Rite Aid Corp., and Walgreen Co.
23-cv-3663, E.D. Penn.
(Sept. 2023)
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold+Flu, Theraflu Severe Cold & Cough, Rite Aid Multi-Symptom Cold & Flu Relief, Rite Aid Sinus Pressure & Congestion Relief PE, and Walgreens Sinus Pressure & Pain
Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion when the active ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
Pending
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as free of artificial flavors
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if one gummy provides consumers’ with their requisite daily nutrients
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerously high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if the number of gummies in one bottle equals the number of daily servings
False advertising class-action lawsuits filed regarding the marketing of Seresto flea and tick collars
Allegations: Misleadingly claiming that products contain honey and lemon zest when the ingredients list reveals they don’t contain either Misleadingly marketing products as being for “severe cold & flu” when…
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products relieve nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products combat congestion and other sinus issues
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the gummies as if one chewable provides the nutrients represented on the product label without adequately disclosing that the serving size is two gummies
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreens as mineral-based when they often contain more chemical active ingredients than mineral active ingredients
Allegations: Marketing sunscreens as “safe and gentle on a baby’s skin” when they contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that ingredients may cause cancer
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient (glyphosate)
Allegations: Falsely marketing that multivitamins provide various health benefits
State officials demand Walmart, Target, Walgreens and GNC stop selling the supplements.
Consumers report adverse reactions.
Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.
Consumers left out in cold in these settlements.
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