
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 products as being nutritious and healthful and containing “Good Fat” when products contain high amounts of unsafe fats
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions and making it difficult to cancel
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that drinks promote health and when when their high sugar content increases the risk of health problems
Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts off of artificially inflated reference prices
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy when they contain high levels of unsafe fats that increase the risk of health issues
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial preservatives
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain a specific amount of naturally derived ingredients
Allegations: Misleadingly using a nutrition label that does not comply with FDA regulations