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Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.
Carmen et al. v. Zesty Paws LLC
22-cv-5529, N.D. Ill.
(Oct. 2022)
Zesty Paws supplements for pets
Supplements contain less chondroitin and probiotics than advertised on product labels
Marketing products as containing high quality ingredients when testing shows one of the supplements contains more harmful contaminants than recommended by the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention
Pending
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