
Several Brands of Unilever Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Barnes et al. v. Unilever United States Inc.
21-cv-6191, N.D. Ill.
(2021)
Suave 24-hour Protection aerosol antiperspirants
Misleadingly marketing products as safe without disclosing that they contain the carcinogen benzene
Settled
(Preliminarily approved)
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as being able to “nourish” and “replenish” hair and reduce hair loss when the products contain an ingredient – DMDM hydantoin – that causes significant hair…
Supplement and serum companies are targeting consumers experiencing hair loss.
Illegal claims that company’s products prevent hair loss also need to go.
Class-action lawsuit asks: Where’s the mint?
Ingredients contradict claims that frozen dessert is ‘non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free.’
Spoiler: It’s not so much the overall care that is plant-based but rather specific moisturizing ingredients.