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…
Toddler Beginnings
Case Name (Date)
Williams et al. v. Walmart Inc.
20-cv-2768, E.D.N.Y.
(June 2020)
Product/Service
Parent’s Choice Toddler Beginnings formula
Allegations
Misleadingly marketing products as nutritionally appropriate for children who are nine months and older when they contain less protein and more calories, sugars, carbohydrates and fat than is recommended for toddlers
Status
Legal Action
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Parent’s Choice Yogurt Bites
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Preservatives”
Parent’s Choice Baby Petroleum Jelly Skin Protectant
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as hypoallergenic
Several Brands of Baby and Infant Formula Powders
Allegations: Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Parent’s Choice Baby Food Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Walmart’s Parent’s Choice Pediatric Shakes
Allegations: False natural claims
Parent’s Choice Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Several Brands of Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Parent’s Choice Organic Rice Rusks
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