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Benecol Regular and Light Spreads

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Johnson & Johnson and McNeil Nutritionals for allegedly falsely labeling Benecol Regular and Light Spreads as containing “No Trans Fats” and…

Aveeno Baby Brand Natural Products

Class Action

Aveeno Baby Brand Natural Products

July 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. May 2019: Plaintiffs moved for final approval of a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members with…

When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural

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When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural

What’s 96-98% natural supposed to mean, anyway?

Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines

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Researchers Call on FDA (Again) to Remove ‘Ineffective’ OTC Cold and Flu Medicines

Products marketed to clear up stuffy noses and relieve sinus congestion don’t work, researchers say.

Various Tylenol Products

Class Action

Various Tylenol Products

Allegations: Marketing products as safe without disclosing that they contain a harmful heavy metal

Aveeno Baby Products

Class Action

Aveeno Baby Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as specially made for babies when they contain the same formulation as the adult versions

Listerine Total Care Mouthwash: ‘24-Hour Cavity Protection’

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Listerine Total Care Mouthwash: ‘24-Hour Cavity Protection’

Poking holes in this bold claim.

Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels

Class Action

Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels

Allegations: Falsely advertising that products provide faster relief than other acetaminophen products

Lactaid Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Lactaid Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that supplements prevent, treat, cure and mitigate lactose intolerance without FDA approval to make such claims

Tylenol Sinus

Class Action

Tylenol Sinus

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion and other sinus issues

Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion

Class Action

Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat sinus pressure and nasal congestion

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.

Advil, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil, TheraFlu, Sudafed, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Advil, Tylenol, DayQuil, NyQuil, TheraFlu, Sudafed, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines are decongestants

Sudafed PE, DayQuil, NyQuil, and Mucinex Cold and Flu Products

Class Action

Sudafed PE, DayQuil, NyQuil, and Mucinex Cold and Flu Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat nasal congestion

Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion

Sudafed PE and Vicks NyQuil

Class Action

Sudafed PE and Vicks NyQuil

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants

Sudafed, Benadryl, Mucinex Robitussin, and Walmart’s Equate Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, Benadryl, Mucinex Robitussin, and Walmart’s Equate Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines relieve nasal congestion and sinus pressure

Benecol Regular and Light Spreads

Class Action

Benecol Regular and Light Spreads

Allegations: Misleadingly labeling products as containing no trans fats and being safe for human consumption when the spreads contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are trans fats that increase the risk…

Listerine Naturals