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
Belmont and Sundae Shoppe Vanilla Light Ice Creams
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream by Lidl
7-Select GO!Yum Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Prairie Farms Premium Vanilla Bean Ice Creams
Whole Foods 365 Everyday Value Vanilla Coffee Creamer
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the main flavoring ingredient is vanilla when the Ingredients list does not contain a vanilla ingredient
Pics Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Dove Ice Cream Bars
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as vanilla ice cream dipped in milk chocolate
McDonald’s Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
Allegations: Misleadingly advertising vanilla as the flavoring ingredient
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Milk Chocolate Almond Ice Cream Bars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that ice cream is covered in milk chocolate when the ingredients list reveals the coating contains an ingredient not found in chocolate