CATrends: Deceptive Deals
The holiday shopping season is here. Tread carefully.
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: ‘Daily Fantasy Sports’
Lawsuits throw the red flag on a number of DFS platforms.
CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims
A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.
Class Actions
Private Selection Smoked Gouda Cheese
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cheeses as smoked
Bagel Bites Pizza Snacks
Allegations: Falsely marketing that Bagel Bites are made with mozzarella cheese when they actually contain a cheese blend
McDonald’s Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Lucerne Smoked Gouda Cheese Slices
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “smoked”
Several Brands of Shredded Cheese
Allegations: Marketing products as “high quality” and made with “safe ingredients and reliable materials” without disclosing that they contain, or are at risk of containing, metal
TGIFridays Cheddar Cheese Crunchy Fries
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the fries as made with potatoes when the ingredients list reveals they are made with mostly corn
Jimmy Dean Delights Turkey Sausage, Egg White & Cheese English Muffins
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Made with Whole Grain” when the ingredients list reveals they contain more “Enriched Wheat Flour” than “Whole Grain Wheat Flour”
Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Products
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous and harmful ingredients
Annie’s Mac and Cheese Products
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that products contain dangerous and harmful chemicals
Smoked Provolone Cheese from Dietz & Watson
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the products’ flavor comes from being smoked