CATrends: Deceptive Influencer Marketing
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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: Nutriwashing
Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
CATrends: Made in USA Claims
Lawsuits challenge American-made claims.
Class Actions
Reko Vanilla Pizzelles
Mochi Mochi Vanilla Ice Cream
M&M’s Reduced Fat Vanilla Ice Cream Products
Vanilla Chai Tea Latte from Oregon Chai
Magnum Vanilla Ice Cream Products
Allegations: Misleadingly representing that vanilla is the exclusive flavoring ingredient when it’s not
Westsoy Vanilla Soymilk
Wegmans Vanilla Ice Creams
Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing yogurt as vanilla when the product contains flavoring ingredients that are not from the vanilla plant
Just the Clusters Vanilla Almond Granola Cereal from Trader Joe’s
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the flavor comes from vanilla and “other natural flavors” when the flavoring actually comes from artificial ingredients
Wholesome Pantry Vanilla Almondmilk
Allegations: Deceptively marketing that vanilla is the characterizing flavor in products without disclosing that they also contain other flavoring ingredients