GNC Total Lean Bars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “lean”
GNC’s Aloe Vera Skin Gel
February 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed after the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed.
March 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against GNC for allegedly falsely labeling its Aloe Vera Skin Gel as being “99% Aloe Vera Gel” when it actually does not contain any aloe at all. (Lambert et al v. General Nutrition Corporation, Case No. 17-cv-2149, N. D. IL.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding aloe and TINA.org’s coverage of the products, click here.
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GNC’s Triple Strength Fish Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing fish oil supplements
Supplements Containing Testofen
Allegations: Products do not provide the advertised benefits
GNC’s Glucosamine Sulfate
GNC’s Vitamin E Skin Oil
Sales at GNC
Various GNC Dietary Supplements
Health Claims on GNC Dietary Supplements
OxyElite Pro
GNC’s Gold Card Program
The Packaging of Various GNC Protein Whey Protein Products
Sales Prices at GNC
Isopure Zero-Carb and Low-Carb Protein Powder
GNC L-Glutamine Dietary Supplements
Staminol
Packaging of Lean Shake Products
Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others
OxyELITE, Jack3d, and VERSA-1
OxyElite Pro™ Dietary Supplements
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