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Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams Consumer News Green or Shady: Eco Friendly Scams We’ve all seen and heard the terms “green,” “eco-friendly,” “natural,” “environmentally safe,” and “ozone friendly” in ads or on product labels. Marketers across the globe have used these terms to…
A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Consumer News A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Study finds consumers are served mislabeled fish.
Unilever Ends Mayogate by Dropping Lawsuit Consumer News Unilever Ends Mayogate by Dropping Lawsuit In the end, the company that makes its mayonnaise with eggs was left with the ingredient on its face.
Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry Consumer News Lawmakers Raise Questions about Deceptive Marketing in Solar Industry What are the hidden costs of solar leases?
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Bumble Bee’s Dolphin Safe Representations on Tuna Products Class Action Bumble Bee’s Dolphin Safe Representations on Tuna Products Allegations: False “Dolphin Safe” claims
“Happy Cows” Claims on Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams Class Action “Happy Cows” Claims on Ben & Jerry’s Ice Creams In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. and Unilever for allegedly falsely advertising that Ben & Jerry’s ice creams are made with milk…
Fairlife Milk Products Class Action Fairlife Milk Products In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Coca-Cola for allegedly falsely advertising that Fairlife products contain milk from cows that are treated ethically, humanely, and with an “extraordinary”…
Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Salmon Products Class Action Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Salmon Products Allegations: False natural, origin, and environmentally-friendly claims
Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products Class Action Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products Allegations: Misleadingly representing that cocoa has been harvested following ethical and environmentally responsible standards
Diestel Turkeys Class Action Diestel Turkeys In October and November 2020, multiple class-action lawsuits were filed against Diestel Turkey Ranch for allegedly falsely marketing that its turkeys are “thoughtfully raised on sustainable family farms” in Sonora,…
Allbirds Running Shoes Class Action Allbirds Running Shoes Allegations: Misleadingly marketing running shoes as environmentally friendly