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Wipe Out! Wipes and Sprays
Case Name (Date)
Boling et al. v. Tzumi Innovations LLC
22-cv-5919, S.D.N.Y.
(July 2022)
Product/Service
Wipe Out! Products including wipes and decontaminant sprays
Allegations
Marketing products as safe and effective for use on home surfaces without first obtaining approval from the Environmental Protection Agency
Status
Settled
(Final approval granted)
https://wipeoutsettlement.com/
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