Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef-Friendly” when they contain ingredients that damage coral reefs and marine life
“Dream” Drink Products
April 2016: After the lawsuit was transferred to another California court, the action in this case was stayed (i.e., suspended) pending further guidance from the FDA regarding the use of the term “natural” in connection with food products. (Anderson et al v. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. and Does 1-10, Case No. 14-cv-3895, N. D. CA.)
November 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. for allegedly mislabeling its “Dream” drink products, including the Sunflower Dream Sunflower Drink Unsweetened (Original) product. Specifically, plaintiffs claim that the products are labeled as “all natural” when they actually contain artificial and synthetic ingredients. In addition, plaintiffs allege that the company represents that products contain “evaporated cane juice” when they actually contain sugars or syrups. (Anderson et al v. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. and Does 1-10, Case No. 13-cv-01747, C. D. CA.).
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
DeBoles Pasta
Sensible Portions Products
Alba Botanica Cosmetics
JĀSÖN® Personal Care Products
Jason® and Avalon Organics® Products
Hain Celestial Group and JĀSÖN Natural Products
BluePrintJuice and BluePrintCleanse
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