Burt’s Bees Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
Burt’s Bees Cosmetics
Case Name (Date)
Gruen et al. v. The Clorox Co. and The Burt’s Bees Products Co.
22-cv-935, N.D. Cal.
(Feb. 2022)
Product/Service
Burt’s Bees cosmetics, including mascaras and lip shimmers
Allegations
Falsely representing cosmetics as natural and safe when they contain substances that are harmful to human health (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS)
Status
Pending
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