
Evian’s “Carbon Neutral” Claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product is “carbon neutral” when carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing
Wollerman et al. v. Silk Operating Co. LLC
22-cv-2169, D. Colo.
(Aug. 2022)
Silk Salted Caramel Almond Creamer
Misleadingly marketing that products provide “4g Protein” when one serving provides only 1 gram of protein
Pending
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the product is “carbon neutral” when carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere during manufacturing
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Natural Spring Water” when they contain microplastics
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Made With Real Cream”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as coffee creamer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as coffee creamers when the ingredients list reveals that they do not contain a significant amount of cream or dairy ingredients
Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.
TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.
Courts weigh in on legal term.
A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.
“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…