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LaCroix Sparkling Water

In January 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against National Beverage Corporation for allegedly marketing LaCroix sparkling waters as natural when, according to plaintiffs, the beverages actually contain synthetic ingredients.…

Pure Brazilian Coconut Water

Class Action

Pure Brazilian Coconut Water

In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pure Brazilian for allegedly deceptively representing that its coconut water is “cold pressed” and “pure” when, according to plaintiffs, the water…

I’d Tap That

Consumer News

I’d Tap That

Bottled water is convenient, but is it worth the cost?

Recyclability Claims on Niagara, Kirkland, and Other Bottled Waters

Class Action

Recyclability Claims on Niagara, Kirkland, and Other Bottled Waters

Allegations: False “100% Recyclable” claims

Zarbee’s Gripe Water

Class Action

Zarbee’s Gripe Water

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products “help[] ease occasional gas & stomach discomfort” associated with colic and hiccups in newborns when none of the ingredients have been shown to provide the…

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

Tickets to Splish Splash Water Park

Class Action

Tickets to Splish Splash Water Park

Allegations: Failing to include a $4 “processing fee” in advertised prices

Orbeez Water Beads

Class Action

Orbeez Water Beads

Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that toys may cause children severe health issues

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Rich Barrier Moisturizer

Class Action

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Rich Barrier Moisturizer

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging for products

Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry and Cranberry Watermelon Juices

Class Action

Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry and Cranberry Watermelon Juices

Allegations: Falsely marketing that juices contain “No Preservatives”

Market Pantry Berry Pomegranate Water Enhancer

Class Action

Market Pantry Berry Pomegranate Water Enhancer

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as natural

Little Remedies Gripe Water

Class Action

Little Remedies Gripe Water

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products treat symptoms of colic in newborn babies when they do not

Perrier Lime Sparkling Water

Class Action

Perrier Lime Sparkling Water

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “lime”

Kroger’s Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Waters

Class Action

Kroger’s Fruit-Flavored Sparkling Waters

Allegations: False natural claims

Fiji Bottled Waters

Class Action

Fiji Bottled Waters

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products were adulterated with manganese and other bacteria

Boxes of Sour Jacks Watermelon Gummy Candy

Class Action

Boxes of Sour Jacks Watermelon Gummy Candy

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled boxes

Kirkland Signature White Albacore Tuna in Water

Class Action

Kirkland Signature White Albacore Tuna in Water

Allegations: Falsely advertising tuna products as “dolphin safe” when the company uses fishing methods that seriously injure and kill dolphins and other marine life

Whole Foods Lemon Raspberry Italian Sparkling Mineral Water