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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
Poland Spring’s Raspberry Lime Sparkling Water
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing sparkling waters as being flavored “with a twist of raspberry lime” without adequately disclosing that the waters contain “Natural Flavors”
LaCroix Sparkling Waters
Alkazone Bottled Water
Bottled “Spring Water” from Niagara Bottling and Others
Arrowhead Bottled Water
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “100% Mountain Spring Water” when they contain microplastics
Crystal Geyser Bottled Water
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Natural Alpine Spring Water” when they contain microplastics
Hefty Recycling Bag
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle all types of recyclables” and “[r]educe your environmental impact” when the bags are not recyclable at many facilities…
Kroger’s Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Waters
Allegations: False natural claims
Fresca Sparkling Black Cherry Citrus and Grapefruit Citrus Sparkling Soda Waters
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Sparkling Soda Water” and the flavoring ingredients in them
Hal’s New York Lemon and Lime Seltzer Waters
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the characterizing flavor in products comes from the fruits identified on the front label when the ingredients list reveals that products contain natural flavors instead of…