$2.9M Tom’s Toothpaste Settlement Ends Class Action Over Alleged Product Contamination
April 8, 2026 A $2.9M Tom’s of Maine settlement offers cash to consumers who purchased certain Tom’s toothpastes.
Lawsuit Filings
Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Lawsuit Claims Certain Kids Fluoride Toothpastes Are Deceptively Marketed to Encourage Overuse
May 12, 2025 A class action alleges Colgate and Tom’s of Maine have misleadingly marketed kids fluoride toothpastes to encourage children to use far more product than recommended.
Tom’s of Maine Lawsuit Claims Kid’s Toothpaste Contaminated with Lead, Arsenic
February 6, 2025 A class action alleges Tom’s of Maine has failed to disclose that its Silly Strawberry-flavored Kid’s Natural Fluoride-Free Toothpaste is contaminated with lead and arsenic.
Tom’s of Maine Facing Class Action Lawsuit After FDA Cites Dangerous Bacteria, Mold in Products, Facilities
December 6, 2024 Tom’s of Maine faces a class action suit after the FDA said disease-causing bacteria and mold-like substances were found in Tom's products and facilities. [UPDATE]
Class Action Claims Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Toothpastes Falsely Advertised as ‘Recyclable’
August 21, 2023 A class action alleges Colgate and Tom’s of Maine toothpastes are falsely advertised as recyclable, given that the products are rejected at virtually every recycling facility in the U.S.
Certain EltaMD Sunscreens Falsely Labeled as ‘Mineral Based,’ Class Action Alleges [DISMISSED]
December 6, 2022 A class action alleges certain EltaMD “Transparent Zinc Oxide” sunscreens are misleadingly advertised in that they contain harmful active ingredients in addition to zinc oxide.
Class Action Claims Colgate Falsely Advertised Charcoal Toothpaste as Safe
January 6, 2022 A lawsuit claims Colgate charcoal toothpaste is falsely advertised as safe for everyday use despite that charcoal has been shown to be damaging to oral health.