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Born Basic Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer

Class Action

Born Basic Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer


Case Name (Date)

Dominique-Tate et al. v. Target Corp.
22-cv-473, E.D. Cal.
(March 2022)


Product/Service

Born Basic Anti-Bac Hand Sanitizer


Allegations

Falsely marketing products as “[s]afe & effective” without disclosing they contain the carcinogen benzene


Status

Pending



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