Burt’s Bees Cosmetics
Allegations: Falsely representing cosmetics as natural when they contain substances that are harmful to human health
Several Brands of Baby and Infant Formula Powders
Case Name (Date)
White et al. v. PBM Nutritionals, LLC
22PH-CV00931, Missouri state court – Phelps County
(July 2022)
Product/Service
Several brands of baby and infant formula powders, including Parent’s Choice, Up & Up, Burt’s Bees, and Earth’s Best
Allegations
Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Status
Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
https://www.pbmlabelsettlement.com/
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Burt’s Bees Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
Burt’s Bees Charcoal Toothpastes
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe and effective whitening toothpastes when scientific studies show that charcoal toothpastes do not whiten teeth, are “overly abrasive” and damage tooth enamel
Burt’s Bees Dog Shampoos and Conditioners
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “99.7 % Natural”
Burt’s Bees Mascaras and Lip Shimmers
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain harmful ingredients
Burt’s Bees Infant Formulas
Allegations: Products do not contain enough powder to make the advertised number of bottles
Burt’s Bees Lipsticks, Lip Butter, and Other Products
Allegations: False natural claims
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