Ricola Original and Mixed Berry Lozenges
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the herb ingredients pictured on the front labels provide the advertised therapeutic benefits
Ricola Nasal Care Lozenges
Case Name (Date)
Wilmot et al. v. Ricola USA, Inc.
23-cv-1709, M.D. Fla.
(Sept. 2023)
Product/Service
Ricola Nasal Care Lozenges
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing that lozenges are “Nasal Care” products that “cool[] passage[s]” and “sooth[] nose[s]” when the active ingredient (menthol) does not relieve nasal symptoms and the product does not contain any nasal decongestant active ingredients
Misleadingly marketing lozenges as “Max Strength” when they provide less menthol per drop than the FDA allows and there’s no scientific evidence showing that the amount of menthol in the product provides more therapeutic benefit than products with less menthol
Status
Pending
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