CVS Cotton Swabs

Allegations: Deceiving consumers about the proper use for its cotton swabs and failing to adequately disclose the risks associated with using cotton swabs to clean in the ear canal

Sudafed, CVS, Advil, Up & Up, Signature Care, Equate, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

CVS Health Acetaminophen PM

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “non habit-forming”

Algal-900 DHA

Algal-900 DHA

CVS brand of memory supplement under legal fire.

Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief

A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.

Ultra CoQ-10

Lang Pharma Nutrition’s CoQ-10 Softgels

Several Store Brand Acetaminophen Products

Allegations: Marketing products as safe pain relievers for pregnant women without warning consumers that scientific evidence shows prenatal exposure to APAP can cause neurodevelopmental disorders in children

CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Thyroid Tablets

Gold Emblem® Red Fish Candy

Various Store-Brand Aloe Vera Gels

Several store-brand aloe vera gels lack the acclaimed soothing ingredient.

Cold Products Pay Millions for Misleading Consumers

Unproven cold prevention and treatment claims are nothing to sneeze at.

Unapproved Eye Products

FDA targets companies selling eye drops illegally marketed to treat conditions like pink eye.

Gold Emblem Yogurt Pretzel Twists

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as covered in yogurt and healthy when the coating is actually “candy-like” and contains several unhealthy ingredients

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

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

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

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

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants