
Several Brands of Unilever Dry Shampoos
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene
February 2021: This case was transferred from a court in New Jersey to one in Illinois. (Case No. 21-cv-1113, N.D. Ill.)
January 2021: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly misleadingly marketing that TRESemmé Keratin Smooth shampoos smooth hair, add softness and shine, prevent frizz and tangling, “deeply nourish,” “gently cleanse,” and “repair hair” when, according to plaintiffs, the shampoos contain one or more ingredients that can cause hair loss and scalp irritation. (Arroyo et al v. Unilever United States, Inc. and Conopco, Inc. d/b/a Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Case No. 21-cv-302, D.N.J.)
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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
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.
It’s disingenuous for brands to suggest they are boycotting a platform and then still run ads on that platform.