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Herbal Essences Dry Shampoos and Conditioners

Class Action

Herbal Essences Dry Shampoos and Conditioners

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene

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

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

Class Action

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

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

Market Pantry Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars

Class Action

Market Pantry Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made With Real Fruit Filling”

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

Class Action

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain a “reef-conscious formula”

Up & Up High-Performance Lubricant Eye Drops

Class Action

Up & Up High-Performance Lubricant Eye Drops

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products were contaminated with a dangerous bacterium

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

Class Action

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

Allegations: Falsely marketing that sunscreens have a “reef-conscious formula”

CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

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CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

Lawsuits accuse retailers of misleading consumers on the purity of their avocado oil.

Up & Up Gas Relief Simethicone Softgels

Class Action

Up & Up Gas Relief Simethicone Softgels

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “maximum strength” when other similar products contain more simethicone

Heyday Chargers

Class Action

Heyday Chargers

Allegations: Misleadingly represents that the chargers have “high charging speed” when the chargers break and stop working due to a defect

CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour

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CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour

Class-action lawsuits allege these snacks are graham crackers in name only.

Up & Up “Reef-Conscious Formula” Sunscreens

Class Action

Up & Up “Reef-Conscious Formula” Sunscreens

Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as having a “reef-conscious formula” when they contain ingredients that are harmful to coral reefs and marine life

Up & Up Hand Sanitizer

Class Action

Up & Up Hand Sanitizer

Allegations: Falsely claiming products “kill[] 99.99% of germs” when there is no scientific evidence to support such claims

FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

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FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

Commission’s first open meeting with new chair brings action.

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.

Up & Up Infants’ Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever

Class Action

Up & Up Infants’ Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever

In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly misleadingly marketing Up & Up™ Infants’ Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever and Children’s Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever as different…

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

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TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

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Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

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Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

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Herbal Essences Dry Shampoos and Conditioners

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

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

Market Pantry Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

Up & Up High-Performance Lubricant Eye Drops

Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Spray

CATrends: Adulterated Avocado Oil

Up & Up Gas Relief Simethicone Softgels

Heyday Chargers

CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour

Up & Up “Reef-Conscious Formula” Sunscreens

Up & Up Hand Sanitizer

FTC Finalizes Made in USA Rule Following TINA.org Petition

CATrends: Acetaminophen Medications for Infants

Up & Up Infants’ Acetaminophen Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever

TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

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