Burt’s Bees Cosmetics
Allegations: Falsely representing cosmetics as natural when they contain substances that are harmful to human health
White et al. v. PBM Nutritionals, LLC
22PH-CV00931, Missouri state court – Phelps County
(July 2022)
Several brands of baby and infant formula powders, including Parent’s Choice, Up & Up, Burt’s Bees, and Earth’s Best
Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
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Allegations: Falsely representing cosmetics as natural when they contain substances that are harmful to human health
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
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
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “99.7 % Natural”
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain harmful ingredients
Allegations: Products do not contain enough powder to make the advertised number of bottles
Allegations: False natural claims
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