Walmart
TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…
Spring Valley Fish Oil Omega-3 Dietary Supplements
Case Name (Date)
Magpayo et al. v. Walmart Inc.
24-cv-1350, N.D. Cal.
(March 2024)
Product/Service
Spring Valley Fish Oil Omega-3 supplements
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing that products support heart health without scientific evidence to support such claims
Status
Pending
Legal Action
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