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Nature’s Bounty and Sundown Naturals Ginkgo Biloba Dietary Supplements

Nature’s Bounty and Sundown Naturals Ginkgo Biloba Dietary Supplements

In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against NBTY, Inc., Nature’s Bounty, Inc., and Rexall Sundown, Inc. for allegedly deceptively labeling Nature’s Bounty Ginkgo Biloba and Sundown Naturals Ginkgo…

NatureWise Curcumin Dietary Supplements

Class Action

NatureWise Curcumin Dietary Supplements

In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against NatureWise and HeartWise Wonder for allegedly misleadingly marketing NatureWise Curcumin dietary supplement as containing 2250 mg of curcumin per capsule when,…

Naturelo Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Naturelo Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely marketing that supplements contain 200mg of magnesium per capsule when each capsule contains significantly less magnesium than represented

Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200

Class Action

Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200

September 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not…

Senokot Laxatives and Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Senokot Laxatives and Dietary Supplements

In October 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Avrio Health for allegedly misleadingly marketing Senokot laxatives and dietary supplements as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the products contain synthetic…

GNC L-Glutamine Dietary Supplements

Class Action

GNC L-Glutamine Dietary Supplements

In November 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GNC for allegedly deceptively marketing L-Glutamine Pro Perforamnce® dietary supplements – including L-Glutamine Powder 5000, L-Glutamine 1500, RapidDrive Glutamine 2500 Power…

Various Vitamin Shoppe Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Various Vitamin Shoppe Dietary Supplements

September 2017: Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint making similar allegations (i.e., that labels misleadingly state the total number of units in the container without adequately disclosing that one serving is…

Keto+ Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Keto+ Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” when they contain an artificial flavoring ingredient

Honey Badger BCAA Powder Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Honey Badger BCAA Powder Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “clean” and “natural” flavors when they contain artificial flavors

Evlution BCAA Energy Powder Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Evlution BCAA Energy Powder Dietary Supplements

Allegations: False natural claims

FDA Dietary Supplements Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FDA Dietary Supplements Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FDA regarding supplement marketers’ use of disease-treatment claims.

Qunol Minerals Magnesium Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Qunol Minerals Magnesium Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Products contain less magnesium than advertised

Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements

In April 2015, a federal judge granted final approval of a $500,000 settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Bayer. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2008, alleged…

Monat Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Monat Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “all-natural” and able to support physical performance, mental alertness, and focus, and provide energy

NaturesPlus Dietary Supplements

Class Action

NaturesPlus Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely overstating the amount of identified ingredients in one capsule, tablet, or gummy on the front label

BodyTech Dietary Supplements

Class Action

BodyTech Dietary Supplements

August 2014: The named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have not been…

Emergen-C Dietary Supplements