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
Hellmann’s Olive Oil Mayonnaise Dressing
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing product as made with olive oil
Watco Tung Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as tung oil when tung oil is not the primary ingredient
Country Crock Olive Oil Plant Butter
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as made with olive oil
Private Selection Cold-Pressed Avocado Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as if they only contain avocado oil when they contain other oils as well
Young Living Essential Oil Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing essential oils as “therapeutic” for various ailments in order to charge a premium price when the products do not provide the advertised health benefits
Oil-Free Neutrogena Skincare Products
Stop & Shop Avocado Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as pure avocado oil when they are adulterated with other oils
Carlini Pure Vegetable Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain cucumber, broccoli, and carrot oil
No. 7 Oil-Free Skincare Products
Allegations: Falsely marketing skincare products as oil-free when they’re not
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain fish oil and two omega-3 fatty acids that naturally occur in fish