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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Hair Products Class Action Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Hair Products Allegations: Misrepresenting products as safe without disclosing that they may cause hair loss and other injuries
Febreze Plug-In Air Freshener Class Action Febreze Plug-In Air Freshener Allegations: Falsely marketing that each refill lasts 50 days
Tampax Cardboard, Pearl, and Radiant Products Class Action Tampax Cardboard, Pearl, and Radiant Products Allegations: Misleadingly advertising products as “Free of Dyes”
Tampax Products Class Action Tampax Products Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain or at risk of containing an unsafe amount of lead
Tampax Pearl Tampons Class Action Tampax Pearl Tampons Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe when they contain lead
Febreze CAR Vent Clip Class Action Febreze CAR Vent Clip Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe to use when they leak and cause damage to cars
L. Feminine Hygiene Products Class Action L. Feminine Hygiene Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% organic
L. Feminine Hygiene Products Class Action L. Feminine Hygiene Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as organic and natural
Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes Ad Alert Crest ‘Recycle Ready’ Toothpaste Tubes The bottom line? Toothpaste tubes aren’t generally getting recycled.
Vicks NyQuil and Target Sinus Products Class Action Vicks NyQuil and Target Sinus Products Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal decongestant
DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu Class Action DayQuil, NyQuil, and Theraflu Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion
Gain Aroma Boost Liquid Detergent Class Action Gain Aroma Boost Liquid Detergent Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the product contains enough detergent to wash 107 loads
Pampers Pure Protection Diapers Class Action Pampers Pure Protection Diapers Allegations: Misleadingly marketing diapers as plant-based when more of the content comes from petroleum than from plants
Vicks Vapo Children’s Products Class Action 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
Pantene® Pro-V Expert Collection Advanced Keratin Repair Products Class Action Pantene® Pro-V Expert Collection Advanced Keratin Repair Products
Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Class Action Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Allegations: Misleadingly using the word “Nature” and images of an avocado and a green leaf to make consumers believe products are natural when they actually contain non-natural ingredients
Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes Class Action Crest Gum & Enamel Repair Toothpastes Allegations: Falsely marketing that the toothpastes repair gums
Tide purclean Detergent Class Action Tide purclean Detergent Allegations: Falsely marketing the detergent as “plant based” when it contains ingredients that come from petroleum
Cascade Platinum Ad Alert Cascade Platinum Detergent brand uses greenwashing in effort to convince consumers that running a less than full dishwasher is actually good for the environment.