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…
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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Legal Action
Class-Action Tracker
Toddler Beginnings
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as nutritionally appropriate for children who are nine months and older
Parent’s Choice Yogurt Bites
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Preservatives”
Parent’s Choice Baby Petroleum Jelly Skin Protectant
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as hypoallergenic
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
Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Pediatric Shakes
Allegations: False natural claims
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
The Latest
Walmart’s Made In The USA Claim: Fact Or Fiction?
Laura Heller, Forbes
Walmart Still Reportedly Misusing “Made In U.S.A” Labels
Ashlee Kieler, The Consumerist
Watchdog group calls out Wal-Mart for ‘deceptive’ Made in USA claims
Kelsey Lindsey, Retail Dive
FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims
Company says definition of American-made is troubling.
Short Memory Lands CVS Brain Supplement in Legal Trouble
TINA.org finds that the marketing of Algal-900 DHA violates FTC order.