Contaminated with Harmful Substances
Hill’s Science Diet, Prescription Diet Excessive Vitamin D Class Action
Hill’s Pet Nutrition makes a great deal of its scientific foundations and safety standards, and it charges more for its pet foods. But the complaint for this class action alleges that certain products contained excessive amounts of vitamin D that sickened or killed a number of dogs. The complaint alleges breaches of warranties, among other Read more
Hill’s Dog Food Toxic Levels of Vitamin D California Class Action
Humans may take vitamin D supplements, but too much vitamin D can kill a dog. The complaint for this class action alleges that Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. allowed toxic levels of vitamin D in its dog food, sickening and even causing the death of dogs that ate it. Read more
Teva, Major, Zhejiang Huahai in Valsartan Contamination Class Action
Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. A number of drug makers offer generic versions of the drug, but the complaint for this class action alleges that some recent lots have been contaminated. It brings suit against Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Major Pharmaceuticals, Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals, Read more
General Mills Products Containing Glyphosate Class Action
Many companies nowadays are pushing the health benefits of their products, knowing that consumers care about such things. But the complaint for this class action takes particular issue with General Mills, because some of its products were found to contain glyphosate, a popular weed killer used on grains and other food crops, in a study Read more
Nestle Coffee-Mate Creamer Contained Trans Fat Class Action
This class action sues Nestle for making Coffee-mate coffee creamer and a number of stores for selling it. The issue? The complaint claims that during the class period, Coffee-mate contained an unsafe additive known as partially hydrogenated oil (PHO). Read more
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Contaminated Valsartan Class Action
When American companies make generic prescription drugs, they may use active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) manufactured overseas, where standards may be lower. The complaint for this class action alleges that Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Mylan NV, and Rite Aid Corporation sold medicines containing valsartan contaminated with N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). Read more
Kellogg Breakfast Foods Glyphosate Content Class Action
These days, consumers definitely prefer healthier foods, without chemicals and additives. And companies definitely like to claim that that’s what they’re offering. Unfortunately, the complaint for this class action claims that, despite its advertising claims, Kellogg Company may be offering glyphosate, a weed killer, in certain of its breakfast foods. Read more
Acana and Orijen Pet Food Heavy Metals and Toxins Class Action
If you love your pet as a member of your family, the last thing you want is to feed it something that’s harmful for it. The complaint for this class action alleges that Champion Petfoods USA, Inc. has allowed heavy metals and toxins in its dog food. Read more
Orijen and Acana Pet Foods Contamination with Toxic Substances Class Action
Champion Petfoods USA, Inc. makes the Orijen and Acana brands of pet food, which it claims are “biologically ‘appropriate’ pet food—as close to what animals would eat in nature as possible” which it makes “using fresh, natural ingredients.” Yet the complaint for this class action claims that the pet foods are contaminated by various toxic Read more
