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Kroger’s Cereal Bars and Water Enhancers

Class Action

Kroger’s Cereal Bars and Water Enhancers

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being flavored with natural ingredients

Raw and Unfiltered Honey Products from The Kroger Co.

Class Action

Raw and Unfiltered Honey Products from The Kroger Co.

In September 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kroger Co. for allegedly misleadingly labeling Private Selection Raw and Unfiltered Wildflower Honey, as well as Simple Truth Organic Raw…

Kroger’s Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese

Class Action

Kroger’s Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese

Allegations: Falsely marketing cheeses as smoked when the smoked flavor comes from an added ingredient

CATrends: Advertised Cups of Coffee in Ground Coffee Products

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CATrends: Advertised Cups of Coffee in Ground Coffee Products

A TINA.org scoop in 2019 sparks a class-action trend in 2020.

Simple Truth Coconutmilk

Class Action

Simple Truth Coconutmilk

In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Kroger Co. for allegedly misleadingly marketing Simple Truth Coconutmilk (a drink made up of coconut oil and water) as healthy…

CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

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CATrends: Lidocaine Pain Relief Patches

Plaintiffs allege packaging misrepresents lidocaine dosages as ‘maximum strength,’ among other things.

“Product of USA” Beef

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“Product of USA” Beef

Allegations: Falsely advertising beef products from imported cattle as “Product of the U.S.”

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.

By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

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By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits

A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Class Action

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Class Action

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death

Simple Truth Organic Rice Rusks Baby Teething Wafers

Class Action

Simple Truth Organic Rice Rusks Baby Teething Wafers

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of toxic heavy metals

Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese

Class Action

Private Selection Smoked Gouda Sliced Cheese

Allegations: Falsely marketing that the cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor – and color — actually come from an added smoke flavor ingredient

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