CATrends: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
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.
CATrends: Made in USA Claims
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
CATrends: Deceptive ‘Plant-Based’ Claims
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Class Actions
Equate Phenylephrine Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines combat congestion and other sinus issues
Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants
Boar’s Head Cold Cuts
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, which could lead to adverse health consequences
Equate Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as non-drowsy
Target’s Up & Up Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as “Non-Drowsy” when they contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness
Vicks NyQuil and DayQuil Severe Cough, Cold & Flu Relief Liquid
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products relieve nasal congestion
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Cough Medicine for Adults
Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products relieve nasal congestion
Mucinex, Tylenol, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Theraflu, Vicks, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Sudafed PE, Benadryl, Tylenol, Benylin, Codral, DayQuil, NyQuil, Sinex, Vicks, and Alka-Seltzer Cold and Flu Medicines
Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion
Sudafed PE, DayQuil, NyQuil, and Mucinex Cold and Flu Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat nasal congestion