Germ-X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer
Allegations: Falsely advertising that products contain 62% ethyl alcohol, “kill[] 99.99% of germs,” and “kill[] germs in 15 seconds”
Swan Hydrogen Peroxide
Case Name (Date)
Abron et al. v. Vi-Jon, LLC
22-cv-50238, N.D. Ill.
(July 2022)
Product/Service
Swan Hydrogen Peroxide
Allegations
Falsely marketing that the product treats and prevents the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns when scientific evidence shows it does not prevent the risk of infection and actually slows the healing process
Status
Pending
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