
Tom’s of Maine Kid’s Natural Fluoride-Free Silly Strawberry Toothpastes
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, lead and arsenic
Bruno et al v. Tom’s of Maine, Inc.
21-cv-3064, C.D. Cal.
(April 2021)
Tom’s of Maine deodorants
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, lead and arsenic
Allegations: Marketing products as safe, healthy, natural, and effective
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe and gentle whitening toothpastes when charcoal is abrasive to enamel and gums
Allegations: Falsely advertising toothpaste tubes as recyclable
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Falsely marketing toothpaste as “antiplaque” when none of the ingredients reduce, prevent or remove plaque
Allegations: False natural claims
The bottom line? Toothpaste tubes aren’t generally getting recycled.
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