
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…
In January 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly misleadingly representing that the main ingredient in Great Value Graham Crackers is graham flour (a coarse, whole grain flour) when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients list indicates that the main ingredient in the crackers is a more refined, white flour. Plaintiffs also claim that the company misleadingly markets that the cinnamon graham crackers are “made with real cinnamon” without adequately disclosing that the crackers also contain cinnamon flavor. (Brown et al v. Walmart Inc., Case No. 19-cv-569, E. D. NY.)
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…
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial flavors or preservatives
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are made with real cheddar cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the peaches come in “100% Juice”
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products are contaminated with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as avocado oil
Allegations: Products contain fewer servings than advertised
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, more inorganic arsenic than the FDA allows in apple juice
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “Natural Flavor With Other Natural Flavors”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Mixed Fruit in 100% juice”
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a bacterium that could lead to serious adverse health consequences
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as “Made With Whole Grain”
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that products contain an artificial ingredient that enhances the characterizing fruit flavors
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain chemical preservatives
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle everyday recycling loads around the house” and “easy sorting for municipal recycling programs” when the bags are made…
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives” when they contain a chemical preservative and a synthetic flavoring ingredient
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ingredients in cookies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that honey is the primary sweetener
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the product as coffee creamer
Allegations: Falsely marketing the ingredients in granola bars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as made with olive oil when the ingredients list shows they contain more soybean oil than olive oil
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Lawsuit accuses mega-retailer of misleading consumers looking to buy American-made.