CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims
A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
Class-Action Tracker
Information about federal false advertising class actions filed around the country. Please note, our list is neither comprehensive nor reflective of TINA.org’s opinion.
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Class Actions
Meow Mix
Uber’s “Safe Rides Fee”
Welch’s 100% Juices
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that juices “Help[] Support a Healthy Heart” when such claims are not true
Costco’s Kirkland Signature Ground Himalayan Pink Salt
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Himalayan” and coming from “the heart of the Himalayan Mountains” when the salt comes from Pakistan
Bayer One A Day Multivitamins
Allegations: Falsely marketing that multivitamins provide various health benefits
Benecol Regular and Light Spreads
Allegations: Misleadingly labeling products as containing no trans fats and being safe for human consumption when the spreads contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are trans fats that increase the risk…
NatureWise Curcumin Dietary Supplements
Fitbit’s Charge HR and Surge Wristbands
Pup-Peroni
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as containing “Real Beef” when they are made using low quality feed grade beef
Milk Bone Dipped Dog Biscuits
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no artificial preservatives when they contain the preservative citric acid