
CATrends: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
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.
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
A deceptive marketing trend takes root.
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain natural oil ingredients when the oils in them are synthetic
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “clinically proven” to provide 72 hours of odor protection
Allegations: Marketing products as safe to apply to skin and made using soothing and gentle ingredients when consumers have reported suffering adverse reactions after using the products
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing deodorants as “clinically proven” and “aluminum free”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “stain-free protection” and as “anti” white marks and yellow stains when the active ingredient actually causes both
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products reduce white marks and yellow stains when they actually cause both