
Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef-Friendly” when they contain ingredients that damage coral reefs and marine life
May 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
February 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly representing its products – including Sensible Portions Garlic and Chive Pita Bites, Sensible Portions Black Olive Feta Pita Bites, and Sensible Portions Original Salt Pita Bites – are “all natural” when they actually contain unnatural, synthetic and/or artificial ingredients. (Batalla et al v. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc., Case No. 14-cv-80246, S. D. FL.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits filed against The Hain Celestial Group and TINA.org’s coverage of the company, click here.
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef-Friendly” when they contain ingredients that damage coral reefs and marine life
Allegations: Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavoring ingredient in products is vanilla when the ingredients list reveals that they also contain “other natural flavors”
In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Celestial Seasonings for allegedly misleadingly representing that the characterizing flavors in its Honey Vanilla Chamomile Herbal Tea are honey and vanilla…
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly advertising that the flavor in Westsoy Organic Plus Vanilla Soymilk comes from vanilla when,…
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Dream Vanilla Oat Beverage is vanilla when, according…
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Celestial Seasonings for allegedly misleadingly marketing that vanilla is the flavoring ingredient in Sleepytime Vanilla Herbal Tea when, according to plaintiffs,…
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the exclusive flavoring ingredient in Rice Dream beverages is vanilla when, according…
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Westbrae Natural for allegedly misleadingly marketing Westsoy vanilla soymilk as containing vanilla when, according to the complaint, the ingredients list shows…
January 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The…
In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly deceptively making health and wellness claims about Coconut Dream (a drink made up of coconut…
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly failing to adequately inform consumers that Alba Botanica Very Emollient Mineral Spray Sunscreen does not…
October 2018: This lawsuit was transferred from state court to federal court. The following day, this case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be…
April 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. finding that the challenged statements and…
March 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2018: A class-action…
November 2017: The parties withdrew their appeal, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. October 2017: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the approval of the settlement.…
In September 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group and Hain Blueprint for allegedly misleadingly marketing BluePrint Cold Pressed Juices as being cold pressed, raw, and…
May 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly mislabeling…
December 2016: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2016:…
September 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed because, as part of a settlement in another lawsuit (Brown v. The Hain Celestial Group), the named plaintiff in this case will be…
February 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. October 2015: A federal judge preliminary approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
April 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. March 2016: The parties notified the court that they reached…
April 2016: After the lawsuit was transferred to another California court, the action in this case was stayed (i.e., suspended) pending further guidance from the FDA regarding the use of…
December 2013: All of the claims in this action were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have…
Surge in class-action lawsuits follows congressional report.
TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.