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 Glucosamine Sulfate
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly mislabeling Spring Valley joint health supplements as containing glucosamine sulfate when, according to plaintiffs, they contain glucosamine hydrochloride and potassium sulfate. The complaint also alleges that, because the supplements do not contain the ingredient on the product label, they are not effective for the advertised purposes. (Parker et al v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Case No. 18-cv-465, E.D. Mo.)
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Spring Valley Garcinia Cambogia
Allegations: Falsely advertising that supplements provide “weight management support” when scientific evidence shows the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits
Spring Valley Vitamin E Oil
In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely marketing that the primary ingredient in Spring Valley Vitamin E Skin Oil is vitamin E oil when,…
Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate
In June 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly falsely stating on the label of Spring Valley Glucosamine Sulfate that each tablet contains 1000 mg of glucosamine…
Various Lines of Herbal Supplements: Finest Nutrition, Spring Valley, and Others
June 2015: Some of the lawsuits were transferred to one court where they will be heard together. (MDL Docket Information: In Re: Herbal Supplements Marketing and Sales Practices Litigation, MDL…
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