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Unapproved Eye Products

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Unapproved Eye Products

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

Optique1 Eye Drops

Class Action

Optique1 Eye Drops

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are “Homeopathic Medicine” that provide relief from eye irritation, dry eyes, allergies, and eye strain when they do not provide the advertised relief

CVS Health Pink Eye Drops

Class Action

CVS Health Pink Eye Drops

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat symptoms of pink eye

Walgreens Pink Eye Drops

Class Action

Walgreens Pink Eye Drops

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat symptoms of pink eye

Similasan Eye Relief

Class Action

Similasan Eye Relief

Allegations: Marketing products as able to relieve various eye issues when the company does not have FDA approval to make such drug claims and has not shown that the products…

CVS Health Eye Drops

Class Action

CVS Health Eye Drops

Allegations: Marketing products as sterile and safe when they have been contaminated with bacteria that may cause eye infections that can lead to partial vision loss or blindness

Revolution Eye Makeup

Class Action

Revolution Eye Makeup

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as eye makeup when they are not safe to use near the eyes

Panorama Eye Care

Class Action

Panorama Eye Care

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it safeguards consumers’ personal information

ColourPop Eye Makeup

Class Action

ColourPop Eye Makeup

Allegations: Marketing makeup as if it is safe to use when it contains ingredients that are dangerous to use near the eyes

Morphe Eye Makeup

Class Action

Morphe Eye Makeup

Allegations: Marketing products as eye makeup when ingredients in them are not safe to use near the eyes

Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

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Decoding Cosmetics Claims: Neon Eyeshadow

Why the word “neon” is missing from many eye-popping colors of eyeshadow.

Shaha Complex™ Eye Serum

Class Action

Shaha Complex™ Eye Serum

June 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops

Class Action

EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products were contaminated with a harmful bacteria

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

Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

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Cast a Wary Eye when Scanning Craigslist and Classifieds

More than 50 million Americans are using Craigslist for everything from bartering for services to finding a roommate. Unlike your local newspaper or magazine, Craigslist ads are generally free, which…

Clinique Even Better Eyes

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Clinique Even Better Eyes

The ASA has ordered Clinique to stop running an allegedly misleading UK TV advertisement for Even Better Eyes.

NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

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NourishLife speak (Lifetrients)

TINA.org investigated NourishLife (which later changed its name to Lifetrients) and found that it was deceptively advertising a potentially harmful supplement called SpeechNutrients speak by, among other things, claiming it…

LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks