Zicam and Orajel
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe without disclosing that they have been contaminated with fungi that could lead to adverse health consequences
Baby Orajel Naturals Teething Tablets and Teething Gels
January 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
August 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Church & Dwight, Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Baby Orajel Naturals products – including teething tablets and teething gels – as natural when they actually contain artificial and synthetic ingredients. (Sullivan et al v. Church & Dwight Inc., Case No. 15-cv-4737, E. D. NY.)
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Ovulation Test Kits
Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits
Trojan Condoms
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Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
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Arm & Hammer Clean Burst Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as environmentally friendly
Arm & Hammer Clean Burst Laundry Detergent
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Xtra Laundry Detergent
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain enough detergent to wash 116 loads of laundry
Batiste Dry Shampoos
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OxiClean Stain Remover Powders
Trojan’s Magnum Condoms “Made in USA” Claims
Walmart’s Arm & Hammer Fresh-N-Natural Baking Soda
Vitafusion PreNatal Multivitamin Gummy
Arm & Hammer® Essentials™ Natural Deodorant
Vitafusion B Complex Energy
Arm & Hammer ™ Liquid Laundry Detergent
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