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…
Equate Flushable Wipes
January 2017: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
August 2015: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart and Rockline Industries for allegedly misleadingly marketing Equate Flushable Wipes as “flushable” and “safe for properly maintained septic and sewer systems” when, according to the complaint, the wipes cause many plumbing issues, including clogged toilets. (Richard et al v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Rockline Industries, Case No. 15-cv-4579, E. D. NY.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding flushable wipes and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
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equate Sunscreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly”
equate Sport Sunscreen Spray
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef Friendly”
Equate Acne Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contain, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene
Equate Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-drowsy
equate Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors
Allegations: Falsely marketing that devices accurately measure blood pressure
Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Sudafed, Benadryl, Vicks NyQuil, Mucinex, and Walmart’s Equate
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Sudafed, Benadryl, Mucinex Robitussin, and Walmart’s Equate Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure
Equate Phenylephrine Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines combat congestion and other sinus issues
DayQuil, NyQuil, and Walmart’s Equate
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal decongestion
Sudafed, CVS, Advil, Up & Up, Signature Care, Equate, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Equate “Non-Drowsy” Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness
Equate Kids Sunscreen Stick and Other Sunscreens
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “hypoallergenic” when they contain a significant amount of allergens, irritants, and other damage-causing chemicals
equate Hydrogen Peroxide
Allegations: Falsely marketing the product treats minor cuts and abrasions when scientific evidence shows it does not have such treatment capabilities
Equate Lidocaine Patches
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing lidocaine pain relief patches
Equate Dry Spray
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Equate Oil-Free Cosmetics
Allegations: False “oil-free” claims
Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
Equate Infant’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen
Equate Infant’s and Children’s Pain & Fever Acetaminophen
Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
Equate™ Rapid Release Products
Equate High Absorption CoQ-10
Equate Migraine
Walmart’s Equate Migraine
Equate Migraine Pain Reliever
Walmart’s Equate Co-Q10
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