Deceptive Labels
Thinx Period Underwear PFAS and Anti-Microbial Settlement
Thinx, Inc. will be paying at least $4 million and up to $5 million to settle a class action about its Thinx Period Underwear. The complaint made allegations about the presence of short-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the underwear, the Agion anti-microbial treatment, and the organic cotton line of the underwear. Read more
Gatorade Fit Drinks “Healthy” Claims and Fortification California Class Action
PepsiCo, Inc. offers consumers a line of Gatorade Fit drinks that it claims represent “Real Healthy Hydration” that are an “Excellent Source of Vitamin[s] A & C.” But the complaint for this class action alleges that the drinks are misbranded, because they do not fulfill certain conditions that are necessary in order for them to Read more
Entenmann’s “All Butter” Loaf Artificial Vanillin Content Missouri Class Action
The Entenmann’s website tells visitors, “Indulge yourself with the rich taste of pure butter in our All Butter loaf.” But the complaint for this Missouri class action alleges that this “All Butter” loaf cake contains artificial flavor that adds to the butter taste and should be admitting this on its front label. It brings suit Read more
TGIN “Natural” Wild Growth Vitamins Contain Synthetics Class Action
Tginesis, LLC makes vitamin products, including TGIN Wild Growth Vitamins Hair, Skin, + Nails Gummies. The complaint for this class action alleges that the company markets the product as “Natural” when it contains at least two artificial ingredients: Red No. 40, a synthetic food coloring, and citric acid, an artificial preservative. Read more
OB “Organic” Tampons Contain PFAS Class Action
Consumers these days prefer natural and organic ingredients, without chemicals or artificial ingredients. Edgewell Personal Care Company offers OB Organic tampons, but the complaint for this class action alleges that the product, which is advertised as containing no potentially harmful Chemicals, does contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which the complaint alleges has “a toxic, Read more
Wesson Oil “Natural” Settlement
Conagra Brands, Inc., former Conagra Foods, Inc., is settling class actions alleging that it labeled certain of its cooking oils as “Natural” even though they were made from genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). The complaint alleged that Conagra violated laws involving the marketing, advertising, and sale of its oils. Read more
Snapple “All Natural” Juice Drinks Labeling Class Action
Snapple Beverage Corp. makes Snapple brand fruit drinks that it advertises as being “All Natural,” although the complaint for this class action alleges they contain both citric acid, a chemical preservative, and added coloring. It claims that the product labeling is misleading. Read more
Robitussin Naturals Honey and Ivy Cough Relief Claims Class Action
GSK Consumer Health, Inc. makes a Robitussin Naturals “Cough Relief” product that it promotes as a dietary supplement that contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives but relieves coughs. The complaint brings suit against the company for three reasons—for its “natural” claims, for its druglike claims, and for claims that honey and ivy extract can Read more
Google Pixel 6 Smartphone Fast Charging Claims Class Action
If a smartphone advertises that it “Charges 50% in about 30 minutes,” can it actually charge that fast? And how long should it take to charge completely? The complaint for this class action takes issue with the claims it alleges Google North America, Inc. makes for its Pixel 6 smartphones and their charging abilities. Read more
Blue Diamond “Smokehouse” Almonds Not Actually Smoked Class Action
Blue Diamond Growers makes bags and cans of almonds that are labeled as being “Smokehouse” almonds. But the complaint for this class action alleges that this name is misleading because the almonds are not actually made in a smokehouse but have added, liquid smoke flavoring. Read more