Crest and Oral-B Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that toothpastes will repair damaged gums and enamel
Oral-B Charcoal-Infused Toothbrushes
Case Name (Date)
Forbes et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-9330, S.D.N.Y.
(Oct. 2022)
Product/Service
Oral-B Charcoal Soft Whitening Therapy Toothbrush, Oral-B Clinical Charcoal Battery Powered Toothbrush, and Oral-B Charcoal Electric Toothbrush Replacement Brush Heads Refills
Allegations
Falsely marketing that “charcoal-infused bristles” will “naturally whiten[] teeth” in one week when they do not whiten teeth
Status
Pending
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