Are There Toxic Chemicals in Your Makeup? The first story in this issue of our newsletter concerns the possible presence of harmful chemicals known as PFAS in certain beauty products. Specifically, attorneys working with ClassAction.org have opened an investigation into whether certain Physicians Formula cosmetics contain toxic “forever” chemicals and whether a lawsuit could be filed for potentially false advertising. From there, we have a trio of ongoing cases filed over the way Texas Pete hot sauce is branded, the “keto” claims on certain Innofoods snacks and a potential defect in Lasko space heaters. Keep reading for these stories, as well as the latest settlements you may be able to claim. - Ty Armstrong, Writer/Community Manager |
| Physicians Formula products are advertised as being "free from bad" – but attorneys working with ClassAction.org have reason to believe that this isn’t actually the case. They have launched an investigation into whether some of the brand’s makeup contains toxic “forever” chemicals and, if so, whether a class action lawsuit could help. These chemicals, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have long been linked to serious health effects, including cancer. If filed and successful, a lawsuit could help Physicians Formula customers get their money back and force the manufacturer to change the way it advertises its products. Want more? You can read up on all the details here. |
Lawsuit Claims There’s “Nothing Texas” About Texas Pete Hot Sauce The saying “everything’s bigger in Texas” can definitely be attributed to the state’s food culture. And, in recent years, genuine Texas cuisine has become so desirable that simply being from the Lone Star state has become a selling point. Unfortunately for hot sauce lovers, T.W. Garner Food Co. is one company that’s now under fire for trying to capitalize on this trend. The maker of Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce has been hit with a proposed class action claiming that there’s “nothing Texas” about the product since it’s actually made in North Carolina. The suit takes issue with the Texan imagery on the label and asserts that the cowboy wielding a lasso and the white lone star (reminiscent of the state’s flag) are used to deceive consumers as to the geographic origin of the product. You can read up on the details here. |
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| | ~ In Other News ~ | A ketogenic (“keto”) diet consists mainly of foods that are high in fat and low in carbohydrates and sugar – so snacks advertised as being “keto friendly” should adhere to these standards. According to a proposed class action, however, the “keto” snacks made by Innofoods and sold by Costco don’t live up to their advertised claims in that they are high in carbs and contain cane sugar and are therefore inappropriate for a ketogenic diet. The lawsuit goes on to state that Innofoods and Costco are attempting to capitalize on the keto diet trend, in particular consumers’ search for high-protein plant-based or vegan foods, and have tricked consumers into purchasing the products. More information on the case can be found over on this page. |
| How hot is too hot? A recently filed lawsuit is claiming that Lasko low-profile space heaters are defective in that they will either overheat a room to well above the desired temperature or shut off after being on for mere minutes. The lawsuit contends that the defective design of the space heater’s control board, including its internal thermostat, will cause the device to regularly exceed the target temperature at which it’s set, sometimes heating a room up to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the case, issues with the space heater are “compounded” by the fact that Lasko Products allegedly isn’t honoring its three-year manufacturer warranty and is failing to appropriately respond to customer calls and emails. Want more on this case? We have you covered. |
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