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…
Market Pantry Fruit Punch Liquid Water Enhancer
Case Name (Date)
Gouwens et al. v. Target Corp.
22-cv-50016, N.D. Ill.
(Jan. 2022)
Product/Service
Market Pantry Fruit Punch Liquid Water Enhancer
Allegations
False natural claims
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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July 2016: This case was transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) to be heard with similar lawsuits. To learn more about the MDL, click here. June 2016: Multiple class-action lawsuits regarding various…
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