Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen
Allegations: Falsely marketing sunscreens as “Reef-Friendly” when they contain ingredients that damage coral reefs and marine life
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws
April 2018: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled. finding that the challenged statements and images are not misrepresentations and would not mislead reasonable consumers. To learn more about the court’s reasoning, click here to read the full decision.
June 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Sensible Portions for allegedly misleadingly marketing the vegetable content and nutritional and health qualities of its Garden Veggie Straws. Specifically, the company markets the straws as containing significant amounts of actual vegetables (such as “garden grown potatoes [and] ripe vegetables”) when, according to plaintiffs, the straws do not contain any of the vegetables. (Solak et al v. The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. d/b/a Sensible Portions, Case No. 17-cv-704, N.D.N.Y.)
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding hidden and missing ingredients and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
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Several Brands of Baby and Infant Formula Powders
Allegations: Products make fewer bottles of formula than advertised
Earth’s Best Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Several Brands of Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Earth’s Best Baby Food
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Earth’s Best and Gerber Baby Foods
Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals
Westbrae Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk
Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavoring ingredient in products is vanilla when the ingredients list reveals that they also contain “other natural flavors”
Celestial Seasonings Honey Vanilla Chamomile Herbal Tea
In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Celestial Seasonings for allegedly misleadingly representing that the characterizing flavors in its Honey Vanilla Chamomile Herbal Tea are honey and vanilla…
Westsoy Organic Plus Vanilla Soymilk
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly advertising that the flavor in Westsoy Organic Plus Vanilla Soymilk comes from vanilla when,…
Dream Vanilla Oat Beverage
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Dream Vanilla Oat Beverage is vanilla when, according…
Sleepytime Vanilla Herbal Tea
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Celestial Seasonings for allegedly misleadingly marketing that vanilla is the flavoring ingredient in Sleepytime Vanilla Herbal Tea when, according to plaintiffs,…
Rice Dream Vanilla Drinks
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the exclusive flavoring ingredient in Rice Dream beverages is vanilla when, according…
Westsoy Vanilla Soymilk
In October 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Westbrae Natural for allegedly misleadingly marketing Westsoy vanilla soymilk as containing vanilla when, according to the complaint, the ingredients list shows…
JĀSÖN Brand Deodorant Sticks
January 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. 2017: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The…
Coconut Dream
In March 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly deceptively making health and wellness claims about Coconut Dream (a drink made up of coconut…
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Mineral Spray Sunscreen
In October 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly failing to adequately inform consumers that Alba Botanica Very Emollient Mineral Spray Sunscreen does not…
Earth’s Best Pre-Moistened Wipes
October 2018: This lawsuit was transferred from state court to federal court. The following day, this case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be…
Jason’s Natural Products
March 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2018: A class-action…
JĀSÖN Products
November 2017: The parties withdrew their appeal, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. October 2017: An objector filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the approval of the settlement.…
BluePrint Cold Pressed Juices and BluePrint Organic Drinks
In September 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group and Hain Blueprint for allegedly misleadingly marketing BluePrint Cold Pressed Juices as being cold pressed, raw, and…
DeBoles Pasta
May 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against The Hain Celestial Group for allegedly mislabeling…
Sensible Portions Products
May 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2014: A class-action lawsuit…
Alba Botanica Cosmetics
December 2016: The named plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. February 2016:…
JĀSÖN® Personal Care Products
September 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed because, as part of a settlement in another lawsuit (Brown v. The Hain Celestial Group), the named plaintiff in this case will be…
Jason® and Avalon Organics® Products
February 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. October 2015: A federal judge preliminary approved a settlement of this class-action lawsuit. According to the settlement terms, class…
Hain Celestial Group and JĀSÖN Natural Products
April 2016: The parties agreed to dismiss this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. March 2016: The parties notified the court that they reached…
“Dream” Drink Products
April 2016: After the lawsuit was transferred to another California court, the action in this case was stayed (i.e., suspended) pending further guidance from the FDA regarding the use of…
BluePrintJuice and BluePrintCleanse
December 2013: All of the claims in this action were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled.. The reasons have…
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