Up & Up Hand Sanitizer
October 13th, 2021
Allegations: Falsely claiming products “kill[] 99.99% of germs” when there is no scientific evidence to support such claims
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Artnaturals and Other Hand Sanitizers
April 8th, 2021
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous amount of the carcinogen benzene
CVS Brand Hand Sanitizers
March 22nd, 2021
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that hand sanitizers “Kill[] 99.99% of Germs” when there is no scientific evidence to support such claims
Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
December 29th, 2020
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon for allegedly falsely marketing that store-brand hand sanitizers – including Equate, Up & Up, Walgreens, and Germ-X – “Kill[] 99.99% of germs” when, according to the complaint, the products are not effective against certain viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing organisms. The complaint was originally filed in September 2020
Blumen and Assured Hand Sanitizers
December 23rd, 2020
November 2020: This case was transferred from a court in New Jersey to one in New York. (Case No. 20-cv-9652, S.D.N.Y.) August 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against 4e Brands for allegedly deceptively representing that the active ingredient in Blumen and Assured hand sanitizers is ethyl alcohol when, according to the complaint, the active
Blumen Hand Sanitizer
October 7th, 2020
September 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-801, N.D. Ind.) August 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against 4e Brands for allegedly deceptively marketing that the active ingredient in Blumen Hand Sanitizer is seventy percent ethyl alcohol without disclosing that methanol, a dangerous alcohol, is also an active
SafeHands Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers
August 31st, 2020
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Recreational Equipment, Inc. and SafeHands Solutions, LLC for allegedly misleadingly advertising that SafeHands Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizers with the active ingredient benzalkonium chloride will “kill[] 99.99% of germs” when, according to plaintiffs, the FDA does not allow such advertising claims and the CDC states that benzalkonium chloride
Hand Sanitizers from 4E Brands
August 28th, 2020
In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against 4E Brands for allegedly deceptively representing that the active ingredient in various brands of hand sanitizers – including Assured, Blumen, Klar and Danver, Hello Kitty by Sanrio, Honeykeeper, and Modesa – is ethyl alcohol when, according to the complaint, the active ingredient in them is actually
Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers
August 10th, 2020
In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens – kill 99.99% of germs when, according to plaintiffs, the products are not effective against several organisms that cause diseases, such as the norovirus and
GermBloc Hand Sanitizer
June 19th, 2020
In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against GermBloc and WillSpeed Technology for allegedly misleadingly marketing that GermBloc alcohol-free hand sanitizer kills “99.99% of germs” and prevents diseases when, according to plaintiffs, there is no scientific evidence to support such claims. (Lagorio et al v. GermBloc, Inc. and WillSpeed Technology LLC, Case No. 20-cv-11074,
Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims
May 20th, 2020
Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.
CATrends: Hand Sanitizers Marketed to Prevent Disease
April 9th, 2020
The bottom line: Only FDA-approved drugs can be marketed to prevent disease.
Up & Up Hand Sanitizers
March 27th, 2020
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Target for allegedly misleadingly marketing that up & up hand sanitizer “kills 99.99% of germs” and comparing it to Purell products to make consumers believe that its hand sanitizers are as effective and can prevent diseases and infections – including Coronavirus and the flu – when,
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gels and Foams
March 27th, 2020
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Gojo Industries for allegedly misleadingly advertising that Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer gels and foams “Kill[] 99.99% of Illness Causing Germs” and prevent colds, flus, and other illnesses when, according to plaintiffs, the company does not have adequate scientific support to make such claims. Plaintiffs also claim
Purell Hand Sanitizers
March 24th, 2020
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Purell for allegedly deceptively marketing that Purell hand sanitizer “kills 99.99% of illness causing germs,” is “2X” more powerful than competitors’ products, and helps prevent infection and diseases – including colds, influenza, norovirus, ebola, MRSA, and VRE – when, according to the complaint, there is no
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizers
March 11th, 2020
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Purell for allegedly falsely advertising that Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer products “kill[] more than 99.99% of most common germs” and prevent illnesses – including Ebola, MRSA, norovirus, and the flu – when, according to the complaint, there is no evidence to support such claims. Plaintiffs also
Purell Hand Sanitizer
March 11th, 2020
In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Purell for allegedly falsely advertising Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizers. Plaintiffs claim that the company misleadingly advertises that the hand sanitizers “[k]ill[] more than 99.99% of most common germs” to make consumers believe that the products can prevent disease and reduce illnesses – including Ebola, MRSA, norovirus,
Germ-X Hand Sanitizer
March 10th, 2020
In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Germ-X for allegedly misleadingly advertising that Germ-X hand sanitizers prevent and reduce infections from the flu and other viruses – including coronavirus – when, according to plaintiffs, there are no reliable studies to support such claims. (David et al v. Vi-Jon, Inc. d/b/a Germ-X, 20-cv-424, S.D.
Germstar Hand Sanitizer
February 19th, 2020
Company takes down some infection prevention claims in wake of FDA warning letter.
Germ-X Hand Sanitizers
February 18th, 2020
In February 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Germ-X hand sanitizers will prevent and reduce the flu and other viruses when, according to the complaint, the company does not have adequate scientific studies to support such claims. (Sibley et al v. Vi-Jon, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-951, N.D.
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