
Aveeno Makeup Removing Wipes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% plant-based when they contain synthetic, non-plant ingredients
July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement.
May 2019: Plaintiffs moved for final approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with $1 refunds for every product purchased but class members without proof of purchase may not receive more than 15 refunds per household. A final approval hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2019. For more information, go to http://www.aveenowashsettlement.com/.
2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson for allegedly falsely advertising its Aveeno® Baby Brand skin care products – including Wash & Shampoo and Calming Comfort Bath Baby Wash – as being natural when, according to plaintiffs, the products contain synthetic ingredients. The complaint was originally filed in October and amended in November. (Langan et al v. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc., Case No. 13-cv-1471, D. CT.)
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% plant-based when they contain synthetic, non-plant ingredients
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as specially made for babies when they contain the same formulation as the adult versions
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
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Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.
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Agency warns about “likes” on its own Facebook page.
Fine a deterrent, or just cost of doing business?