Target
TINA.org investigated Target’s website – www.target.com – and found that false and deceptive Made in the USA labeling issues were widespread on its site, including product specifications that falsely stated…
Herbal Essences Dry Shampoos and Conditioners
Case Name (Date)
Quinn et al. v. Proctor & Gamble Co., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Target Corp.
37-2023-00049034, California state court – San Diego
(Nov. 2023)
Product/Service
Herbal Essences dry shampoos and conditioners
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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Herbal Essences and Pantene Essential Botanicals Shampoos and Conditioners
Allegations: Falsely marketing the percentage of natural ingredients in products
Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Other Brands of Aerosol Hair Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
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Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain a carcinogen
Herbal Essences Bio Renew Vanilla Honey & Vitamin B Shampoo
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Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Hair Products
January 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2017: A class-action…
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