
Similac Infant Formula
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain heavy metals
In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Abbott Laboratories for allegedly misrepresenting that Similac Advanced Non-GMO baby formula does not contain any genetically modified organisms (GMOs) when, according to the complaint, the formula does contain GMOs. (Kao et al v. Abbott Laboratories Inc. d/b/a Abbott Nutrition, Case No. 17-cv-2790, N. D. CA.)
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Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain heavy metals
Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as meeting the nutritional needs of children who are older than twelve months
Allegations: Products make fewer 4-ounce bottles than advertised
Allegations: Products do not contain enough powder to make the advertised number of bottles
Allegations: Products do not contain enough powder to make the advertised number of bottles
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-GMO” when they contain ingredients derived from genetically modified food sources
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing formulas as safe when they cause serious health problems
Allegations: Making misleading claims in the marketing for formulas
March 2018: The Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision. Click here to read the court’s opinion. (Case No. 17-62, 2nd Cir.) January 2017: Plaintiffs filed a…
It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.