
Kroger’s Non-Drowsy Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as non-drowsy when they contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness
Case Name (Date) |
White et al v. The Kroger Co. 21-cv-8004, N.D. Cal. (Oct. 2021) |
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Product/Service | Certain Kroger sunscreens |
Allegations | Falsely marketing sunscreens as “reef friendly” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life |
Status | Pending |
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as non-drowsy when they contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor – and color — actually come from an added smoke flavor ingredient
Allegations: Falsely marketing disposable plates and bowls as compostable
Allegations: Products do not make the number of cups advertised on the labels
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that the flavors in waters come from fruits without disclosing that the drinks contain the artificial flavoring ingredient malic acid
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor actually comes from an added ingredient
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