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
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…
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Herbal Essences Bio Renew Vanilla Honey & Vitamin B Shampoo
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing shampoos as plant-based and natural by using the phrase “Real Botanicals” and the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew seal on the bottles
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
Various Procter & Gamble Aerosol Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain a carcinogen
Herbal Essences Wild Naturals Hair Products
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