Walmart
An ongoing TINA.org investigation spanning several years found that Walmart consistently and repeatedly used false and deceptive Made in USA representations to market products on its website, Walmart.com. (TINA.org also…
Parent’s Choice Organic Rice Rusks
In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly failing to disclose that Parent’s Choice Organic Rice Rusks contain milk and eggs. (Kelly et al v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-702, N.D.N.Y.)
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Several Brands of Baby and Infant Formula Powders
Allegations: Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Parent’s Choice Baby Food Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Parent’s Choice Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Several Brands of Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Toddler Beginnings
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly misleadingly marketing Parent’s Choice Toddler Beginnings formula as nutritionally appropriate for children who are nine months and older…
Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Pediatric Shakes
February 2020: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint bringing similar allegations and adding allegations that Walmart misleadingly advertises that the characterizing flavor in its vanilla shakes is vanilla when, according to…
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CATrends: False Shelf Pricing
Consumers complain about higher prices at checkout.
CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches
Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.
CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’
Several products marketed as “non-drowsy” contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition
Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.
Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com
When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.