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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™ Rapid Release Products
April 2019: A federal judge dismissed certain claims but allowed the false advertising claims to move forward.
November 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly misleadingly marketing its Equate™ Rapid Release products as being comparable to Tylenol® Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels when, according to plaintiffs, the Tylenol® products have “unique laser drilled holes” that the Equate™ products do not have. Plaintiffs also claim that Walmart misleadingly markets the Equate™ products as “rapid release” when, according to plaintiffs, the medicine does not work faster than non-rapid release products. (Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint in January 2019.) (Edwards et al v. Walmart, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-9655, C.D. Cal.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding Equate™ products and TINA.org’s coverage of them, 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 High Absorption CoQ-10
Equate Migraine
Walmart’s Equate Migraine
Equate Migraine Pain Reliever
Walmart’s Equate Co-Q10
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Equate Flushable Wipes
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