Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef-Friendly” when they contain ingredients that damage coral reefs and marine life
DeBoles Pasta
May 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
February 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly mislabeling products – including DeBoles Gluten Free Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta, DeBoles Wheat Free Corn Spaghetti Style Pasta, and DeBoles Wheat Free Corn Elbow Style Pasta – as “all natural” when they actually contain unnatural, synthetic, and artificial ingredients. (Bohlke et al v. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Case No. 14-cv-80300, S. D. FL.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against The Hain Celestial Group and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
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Several Brands of Baby and Infant Formula Powders
Allegations: Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Earth’s Best Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Several Brands of Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Earth’s Best Baby Food
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Earth’s Best and Gerber Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Westbrae Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavoring ingredient in products is vanilla when the ingredients list reveals that they also contain “other natural flavors”
Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile Herbal Tea
Westsoy Organic Plus Vanilla Soymilk
Dream Vanilla Oat Beverage
Sleepytime Vanilla Herbal Tea
Rice Dream Vanilla Drinks
Westsoy Vanilla Soymilk
JĀSÖN Brand Deodorant Sticks
Coconut Dream
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Mineral Spray Sunscreen
Earth’s Best Pre-Moistened Wipes
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws
Jason’s Natural Products
JĀSÖN Products
BluePrint Cold Pressed Juices and BluePrint Organic Drinks
Sensible Portions Products
Alba Botanica Cosmetics
JĀSÖN® Personal Care Products
Jason® and Avalon Organics® Products
Hain Celestial Group and JĀSÖN Natural Products
“Dream” Drink Products
BluePrintJuice and BluePrintCleanse
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