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…
Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Case Name (Date)
Adkins et al. v. Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc. et al.
23-cv-20743, D.N.J.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Delsym, Vicks NyQuil, Vicks DayQuil, Vicks Sinex, Alka-Seltzer Plus, Benadryl Allergy D Plus, and several store brands – including Up & Up, equate, Walgreens, and Kroger – of cold and flu medicines
Allegations
Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion when the primary ingredient (phenylephrine) is not an effective decongestant
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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Flintstones Gummies Sours
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as free of artificial flavors
One A Day VitaCraves Gummies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if one gummy provides consumers’ with their requisite daily nutrients
Lotrimin and Tinactin Sprays
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerously high levels of the carcinogen benzene
ONE A DAY VitaCraves Multivitamins
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if the number of gummies in one bottle equals the number of daily servings
Seresto Flea and Tick Collars
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Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu – Honey Lemon Zest
Allegations: Misleadingly claiming that products contain honey and lemon zest when the ingredients list reveals they don’t contain either Misleadingly marketing products as being for “severe cold & flu” when…
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Cough Medicine for Adults
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products relieve nasal congestion
NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing the products treat nasal congestion
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products combat congestion and other sinus issues
Sudafed PE, Benadryl, Tylenol, Benylin, Codral, DayQuil, NyQuil, Sinex, Vicks, and Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms
Alka-Seltzer, Theraflu, Rite Aid, and Walgreens Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Lotrimin and Tinactin Spray Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Coppertone Defend and Care Whipped Ultra Hydrate
Allegations: Failing to disclose sunscreens contain the carcinogen benzene
One A Day Natural Fruit Bites
Allegations: False natural claims
One A Day Chewable Supplements
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the gummies as if one chewable provides the nutrients represented on the product label without adequately disclosing that the serving size is two gummies
One A Day Natural Fruit Bites
Allegations: False natural claims
Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non-drowsy” when the active ingredient causes drowsiness
Coppertone Mineral-Based Sunscreens
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sunscreens as mineral-based when they often contain more chemical active ingredients than mineral active ingredients
Coppertone Water Babies
Allegations: Marketing sunscreens as “safe and gentle on a baby’s skin” when they contain the carcinogen benzophenone
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Products
Allegations: Falsely representing that the active ingredient “targets an enzyme found in plants but not people or pets”
Roundup Herbicide
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient
Roundup Herbicide
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that ingredients may cause cancer
Roundup Lawn and Garden Herbicide
Allegations: Failing to warn consumers of the health risks associated with using the product due to its active ingredient (glyphosate)
Bayer One A Day Multivitamins
Allegations: Falsely marketing that multivitamins provide various health benefits
Roundup Weed & Grass Killer Concentrates
Roundup Garden Weeds Weed and Grass Killer Products
Roundup
Roundup Sold at Costco
Roundup at Target
Roundup at Lowe’s
Roundup at Home Depot
Flintstones Gummies Complete Children’s Multivitamins
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Dicamba-Resistant Crop Systems
Roundup Concentrates
Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies
Roundup® “Garden Weeds” Weed & Grass Killer Products
Flintstone Healthy Brain Support Supplements
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Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements
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