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
Crisco Oil
Great Value Reduced Fat Mayo With Olive Oil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as made with olive oil when the ingredients list shows they contain more soybean oil than olive oil
Earth Balance Olive Oil Buttery Spread
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing spreads as being made with olive oil when the ingredients list reveals they are made using a vegetable blend that contains more palm fruit, canola, and safflower…
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Olive Oil Spread
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as made with olive oil when they contain more soybean, palm kernel, and palm oils than olive oil
Madhava’s Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Non-GMO Avocado Oil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Clean & Simple” when they contain a significant amount of toxic substances
Country Crock Plant Butter Made with Olive Oil
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they contain a significant amount of olive oil when the ingredients list reveals that they contain more of a blend of other plant-based oils…
Country Crock Almond Oil Plant Butter
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing butter as made with almond oil when the ingredients list shows that it contains more palm fruit, palm kernel, and canola oils than almond oil
BetterBody Coconut Oil
Dr Tobias Omega 3 Fish Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing dietary supplements as fish oil when the ingredient in the product has been transformed in such a way that it is no longer fish oil
