Orbeez Water Beads

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

Tickets to Splish Splash Water Park

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

Kroger’s Cereal Bars and Water Enhancers

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being flavored with natural ingredients

Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as sugar free

Fiji Bottled Waters

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

Hal’s New York Lemon and Lime Seltzer Waters

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the characterizing flavor in products comes from the fruits identified on the front label when the ingredients list reveals that products contain natural flavors instead of…

Canada Dry Mandarin Orange Sparkling Seltzer Water

Allegations: False natural claims

Tickets to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, and Water Country

Allegations: Failing to include a variable service fee in advertised prices

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