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Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…

Febreze Plug-In Air Fresheners

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Febreze Plug-In Air Fresheners

NAD finds that air freshener’s “4=1” claims don’t add up.

Swiffer Swept up in Broom-Bashing Claims

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Swiffer Swept up in Broom-Bashing Claims

Self-regulatory body calls supporting evidence behind superiority claims “materially flawed.”

DayQuil Medicines with DXM

Class Action

DayQuil Medicines with DXM

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

Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products

Class Action

Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products

Allegations: Failing to timely disclose that warranties are conditioned upon using authorized repair services and replacement parts

Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes

Class Action

Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the toothpastes repair gums

Vicks ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs

Class Action

Vicks ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the amount of melatonin in supplements

Tide free & gentle Laundry Detergent

Class Action

Tide free & gentle Laundry Detergent

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product contains enough detergent for 64 loads of laundry

Gain Original Aroma Boost

Class Action

Gain Original Aroma Boost

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing laundry detergents as if they are beneficial for the environment

Tampax Pure Cotton

Class Action

Tampax Pure Cotton

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “100% organic cotton” and being “the best of science & nature”

Old Spice, Secret, Aussie, and Pantene Aerosol Products

Class Action

Old Spice, Secret, Aussie, and Pantene Aerosol Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene

Vicks VapoCool Severe Honey Lemon Chill

Class Action

Vicks VapoCool Severe Honey Lemon Chill

Allegations: Falsely and misleadingly marketing Vicks VapoCool Severe Honey Lemon Chill

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.

DayQuil Super C

Class Action

DayQuil Super C

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they alleviate cold and flu symptoms when fine print on the side of the product packaging discloses that the products are “not intended to…

Oral-B Charcoal-Infused Toothbrushes

Class Action

Oral-B Charcoal-Infused Toothbrushes

Allegations: Falsely marketing that toothbrushes whiten teeth when they don’t

Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels

Class Action

Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels

Allegations: Products contain fewer paper towels than advertised

Febreze

Class Action

Febreze

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products “eliminate[] odors” when they do not

Oral-B Glide Dental Floss

Class Action

Oral-B Glide Dental Floss

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “Pro-Health” when testing shows they likely contain chemicals that are harmful to humans and the environment

Pure by Gillette Shave Cream

Class Action

Pure by Gillette Shave Cream

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as pure

Metamucil

Class Action

Metamucil

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products help support “Healthy Blood Sugar Levels,” “Appetite Control,” and “Digestive Health” when scientific evidence shows they don’t

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Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

Febreze Plug-In Air Fresheners

Swiffer Swept up in Broom-Bashing Claims

DayQuil Medicines with DXM

Warranties on Gillette, Venus, Braun, and Oral-B Products

Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes

Vicks ZzzQuil Pure Zzzs

Tide free & gentle Laundry Detergent

Gain Original Aroma Boost

Tampax Pure Cotton

Old Spice, Secret, Aussie, and Pantene Aerosol Products

Vicks VapoCool Severe Honey Lemon Chill

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

DayQuil Super C

Oral-B Charcoal-Infused Toothbrushes

Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels

Febreze

Oral-B Glide Dental Floss

Pure by Gillette Shave Cream

Metamucil