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Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

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Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products

How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Hair Products

Class Action

Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Hair Products

Allegations: Misrepresenting products as safe without disclosing that they may cause hair loss and other injuries

Febreze Plug-In Air Freshener

Class Action

Febreze Plug-In Air Freshener

Allegations: Falsely marketing that each refill lasts 50 days

Tampax Cardboard, Pearl, and Radiant Products

Class Action

Tampax Cardboard, Pearl, and Radiant Products

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising products as “Free of Dyes”

Tampax Products

Class Action

Tampax Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain or at risk of containing an unsafe amount of lead

Tampax Pearl Tampons

Class Action

Tampax Pearl Tampons

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe when they contain lead

Febreze CAR Vent Clip

Class Action

Febreze CAR Vent Clip

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe to use when they leak and cause damage to cars

L. Feminine Hygiene Products

Class Action

L. Feminine Hygiene Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% organic

L. Feminine Hygiene Products

Class Action

L. Feminine Hygiene Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as organic and natural

Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes

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Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes

The bottom line? Toothpaste tubes aren’t generally getting recycled.

Vicks NyQuil and Target Sinus Products

Class Action

Vicks NyQuil and Target Sinus Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestant

DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu

Class Action

DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Gain Aroma Boost Liquid Detergent

Class Action

Gain Aroma Boost Liquid Detergent

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product contains enough detergent to wash 107 loads

Pampers Pure Protection Diapers

Class Action

Pampers Pure Protection Diapers

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing diapers as plant-based when more of the content comes from petroleum than from plants

Vicks Vapo Children’s Products

Class Action

Vicks Vapo Children’s Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they are specifically formulated for children when they contain the same formulation as adult versions

Pantene® Pro-V Expert Collection Advanced Keratin Repair Products

Class Action

Pantene® Pro-V Expert Collection Advanced Keratin Repair Products

February 2016: The lawsuit was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have yet to be disclosed. November 2015: A…

Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion

Class Action

Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion

Allegations: Misleadingly using the word “Nature” and images of an avocado and a green leaf to make consumers believe products are natural when they actually contain non-natural ingredients

Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes