Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims

TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product representations.

Aveeno® Natural Sunscreen Products

Avon Products Cruelty-Free Lawsuit

belVita Breakfast Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as nutritious when they contain high levels of added sugar and increase the risk of chronic diseases

Mars Chocolate Products

Whole Foods Products

Various Parmesan and Romano Cheese Products

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

These claims are tough to swallow.

Water Drench and Rose Stem Cell Skin Care Products

Jason’s Natural Products

Amy’s Kitchen Food Products

AZEK Decking and Railing Products

Various Parmesan Cheese Products

Hyland’s Homeopathic Baby Products

Beautyrest Bedding and Linen Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that products have a higher thread count than they actually do

Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s Seafood Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing seafoods as sustainable

Beyond Meat Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in Beyond Meat products

Chobani’s Fair Trade USA Certified Dairy Products

Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as Fair Trade USA certified to represent that they meet the highest standards for dairy farm workers and animals care when that is not the case

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

Bamboo Products Sold at Kohl’s

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as bamboo and environmentally friendly