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Sudafed, Benadryl, Vicks NyQuil, Mucinex, and Walmart’s Equate

Class Action

Sudafed, Benadryl, Vicks NyQuil, Mucinex, and Walmart’s Equate

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat congestion

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Neutrogena and Clean & Clear Acne Products

Class Action

Neutrogena and Clean & Clear Acne Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products were safe when they contained, or were at risk of containing, the carcinogen benzene

Neutrogena T/Gel Coal Tar Shampoos

Class Action

Neutrogena T/Gel Coal Tar Shampoos

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain high levels of the carcinogen benzene

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

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Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

Some class-action settlements that left consumers behind.

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?

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…

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

Listerine Naturals

Class Action

Listerine Naturals

Allegations: False natural claims

CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants

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CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants

Lawsuits claim infant-specific products aren’t any different than acetaminophen medications for older children.

Aleve: Proven Better on Pain than Tylenol?

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Aleve: Proven Better on Pain than Tylenol?

NAD inquiry finds supporting evidence lacking.

Tylenol Products Containing DXM

Class Action

Tylenol Products Containing DXM

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing medicines as “non-drowsy” when an ingredient in them causes drowsiness

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Creams

Class Action

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Creams

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzophenone

Various Tylenol Products

Class Action

Various Tylenol Products

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

Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens

Class Action

Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene

OGX Dry Shampoos

Class Action

OGX Dry Shampoos

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene

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.

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

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Sudafed, Benadryl, Vicks NyQuil, Mucinex, and Walmart’s Equate

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Neutrogena and Clean & Clear Acne Products

Neutrogena T/Gel Coal Tar Shampoos

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2024

When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural

Benecol Regular and Light Spreads

Lactaid Dietary Supplements

Listerine Naturals

CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants

Aleve: Proven Better on Pain than Tylenol?

Tylenol Products Containing DXM

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Firming Creams

Various Tylenol Products

Neutrogena and Aveeno Sunscreens

OGX Dry Shampoos

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

Aveeno Baby Products

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

Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release Gels