Walmart
TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…
Canisters of Great Value Ground Coffee
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely representing that Great Value ground coffee products will make a specific number of cups of coffee when, according to plaintiffs, the products do not contain enough coffee to make the advertised number of servings. For example, the front label of the 30.5 ounce canister of Great Value Classic Roast represents that it makes up to 240 cups of coffee when, according to the complaint, the product makes approximately 173 cups. Later in August, the case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Sulzer et al v. Walmart, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-1536, S.D. Cal.)
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Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Original Cups
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial flavors or preservatives
Great Value Mac and Cheese Cups
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are made with real cheddar cheese
Great Value Diced Peaches
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the peaches come in “100% Juice”
Several Brands of Frozen Waffles and Pancakes
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products are contaminated with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes
Great Value Refined Avocado Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as avocado oil
Great Value Coffee Creamer
Allegations: Products contain fewer servings than advertised
Great Value Apple Juice
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, more inorganic arsenic than the FDA allows in apple juice
Hefty and Great Value Recycling Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Great Value Peach Tea Drink Enhancer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “Natural Flavor With Other Natural Flavors”
Great Value Mixed Fruit Cups
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Mixed Fruit in 100% juice”
Sunrise Growers Frozen Fruit Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a bacterium that could lead to serious adverse health consequences
Great Value Whole Grain Saltine Crackers
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as “Made With Whole Grain”
Great Value Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that products contain an artificial ingredient that enhances the characterizing fruit flavors
Great Value Fruit and Grain Cereal Bars and Great Value Drink Enhancers
Allegations: False natural claims
Great Value Apple Juice
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain chemical preservatives
Great Value Recycling Drawstring Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle everyday recycling loads around the house” and “easy sorting for municipal recycling programs” when the bags are made…
Great Value Veggie Straws
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives” when they contain a chemical preservative and a synthetic flavoring ingredient
Great Value Fudge Mint Cookies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ingredients in cookies
Great Value Honey Mustard
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that honey is the primary sweetener
Great Value Coffee Creamer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the product as coffee creamer
Great Value Oats & Honey Crunchy Granola Bars
Allegations: Falsely marketing the ingredients in granola bars
Great Value Reduced Fat Mayo With Olive Oil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as made with olive oil when the ingredients list shows they contain more soybean oil than olive oil
Great Value Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Great Value LED Light Bulbs
Great Value Graham Crackers
Various Parmesan Cheese Products
Great Value 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
100% Parmesan Cheese Products
Great Value 100% Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
Great Value All Natural Pita Chips
Great Value Pork & Beans in Tomato Sauce
Great Value Cornstarch Food Products
Walmart’s Great Value 100% Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
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