
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 the product as a healthy and natural “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie” when it contains harmful synthetic chemicals
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as able to promote digestive health
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no preservatives
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “100% pure avocado oil”
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain or are at risk of containing metal
Allegations: Misrepresenting that products are cannabis concentrates containing specified amounts of cannabis
Allegations: Falsely advertising that shows start at 8:30 p.m. when they did not start until after 10:30 p.m.
Allegations: Falsely advertising that shows start at 8:30 p.m. when they did not start until after 10:30 p.m.
Allegations: Deceptively marketing breakfast cereals as healthy when they contain high amounts of sugar