Ziploc Bags and Containers
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Microwave Safe” and suitable for use in freezers
Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent
In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against S.C. Johnson & Son for allegedly falsely advertising that Off! Family Care Clean Feel Insect Repellent “repels mosquitoes” and provides “effective protection from mosquitoes” when, according to the plaintiffs, scientific evidence shows that the product does not repel mosquitoes. (Bourbia et al v. S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-3944, S.D.N.Y.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding insect repellent and TINA.org’s coverage of the products, click here.
Class-Action Tracker
ecover plant-based cleaning products
Allegations: False plant-based claims
Various Windex Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic
Windex
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-toxic
Windex Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-toxic
Windex Vinegar Products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Non-Toxic”
Sun Bum Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Oars + Alps Cosmetics and Beauty Products
Allegations: False natural claims
Sun Bum Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Ziploc Slider Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that bags provide “unbeatable protection” and “unbeatable freshness” when they are not superior to other products
Babyganics Products
Babyganics Bath Products
Raid Concentrated Deep Reach Fogger
Babyganics Pre-Moistened Wipes
Babyganics SPF 50+ Sunscreens
Various Method and Ecover Products
Glade Sprays
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A recent spate of class-action lawsuits, including three involving Windex, allege household cleaners marketed as “non-toxic” contain harmful ingredients.
Glade Sprays
Consumers complain company needs to freshen up its substantiation for odor elimination claims.
