Contains Substance It Claims Not to Contain
Benecol “No Trans Fats” Settlement
Johnson & Johnson and McNeil Nutritionals, LLC are paying $2 million to settle a class action alleging they falsely advertised that Benecol Spreads contained no trans fats. The complaint claimed that the spreads, including Benecol Regular and Benecol Light Spreads, did in fact contain trans fats. Read more
Natrol Liquid Melatonin “100% Drug-Free” Claim Massachusetts Class Action
Natrol, LLC sells a product it calls Natrol Liquid Melatonin. It advertises this product as being “100% Drug Free.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that it is not in fact drug-free because it contains 10% ethyl alcohol. The “drug-free” representation was “especially injurious” to the plaintiff in this case, the complaint alleges, Read more
Nectar Petit Nectar Drinks “No Preservatives” Claim Class Action
Kasim International Corporation makes Nectar Petit nectar drinks in various flavors that are marketed as having “No Preservatives.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that this claim is false, as the drinks contain citric acid and ascorbic acid, which are, and should be identified as, preservatives. Read more
Supergoop! “Reef-Safe” Sunscreens Contain Harmful Chemicals Class Action
This class action brings suit against Taylor James, LLC, which does business as Supergoop!, alleging false advertising about its Supergoop! “Reef-Safe” chemical sunscreens. The complaint alleges that the sunscreens are advertised as being “Reef-Safe,” when in reality the sunscreens contain active ingredients that do harm to coral reefs and other marine life. Read more
Purina Pro Plan and Beneful Pet Foods Not Grain-Free Class Action
Like human beings, dogs can have allergic reactions to foods that contain grains, such as corn, wheat, or soy. Their owners are often willing to pay more for pet foods that are made without grains. Nestle Purina Petcare Company makes three at least Purina pet foods that it claims are made without the grains that Read more
Kroger Trans Fats in Bread Crumbs Settlement
Kroger Company is settling a class action that centers on Kroger Bread Crumbs. The complaint alleged that the bread crumbs were falsely advertised as containing “0g trans fat.” Read more
Target “Oil-Free” Facial Products Contain Oils Class Action
Up & Up Oil-Free cosmetic products are made and sold by Target Corporation. But are the products free of all oils and oil-inclusive substances? The complaint for this class action says no, alleging that Target is charging a premium price for the products yet still including oil or oil-inclusive ingredients. Read more
Clinique “Oil-Free” Products Oil Content Class Action
Clinique Laboratories, LLC makes skincare products under the Clinique brand, including a number of products which are advertised and labeled as being oil-free. The complaint for this class action alleges that this claim is “false and misleading” because the products contain various oils. Read more
Diamond Pet Foods “Grain-Free” Products Settlement
This settlement resolves three class actions against Schell & Kampeter, which does business as Diamond Pet Foods about some of its products, which were labeled and marketed as being grain-free. The complaints alleged that lab tests had found grain in the products and that the company had violated state laws on labeling and marketing. The Read more
Fluval “Vegetarian” Fish Food Contains Seafood Class Action
Consumers are paying increased attention to food ingredients—not only those in their own food but those in the food of their pets as well. Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation makes Fluval brand fish food that it advertises as vegetarian, but the complaint for this class action alleges that the vegetarian labeling is deceptive because the Read more