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
Hefty Recycling Bags
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle all types of recyclables” when they are not suitable for recycling and typically end up in landfills or…
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…
Hefty and Great Value Recycling Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Great Value Recycling Drawstring Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle everyday recycling loads around the house” and “easy sorting for municipal recycling programs” when the bags are made…
Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “recycling” bags
Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “Recycling” bags for municipal use
Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations: Falsely marketing bags using the word “recycling” when they are made of a material that is not recyclable
Glad Recycling Bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Republic Services Recycling
Allegations: Falsely representing that certain plastics are recyclable when they actually end up in landfills
7-Eleven’s Recyclable Claims
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as recyclable when they are made of plastics that are not recyclable in many municipal recycling facilities