“Made in USA” Labels Spark Lawsuits Against Top Brands

A new wave of class action lawsuits is questioning the truth behind “Made in USA” claims, as consumers allege that several popular brands have misled shoppers about the domestic origins of their products.

Lawsuit Overview

Consumers have filed lawsuits in federal courts against Mielle Organics, Paul Mitchell, Goya Foods, PepsiCo, Unilever, the Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, McCormick & Co., and Reynolds Wrap. The lawsuits allege these companies used false or misleading “Made in USA” labeling, deceiving consumers who want to support American manufacturing.

Mielle Organics “Purely U.S. Origin” Questioned

A class action lawsuit claims that Mielle Organics falsely advertises its hair care products as “Made in the USA” and “natural,” despite containing synthetic and foreign-sourced ingredients like tea tree oil and coconut oil.

“By failing to disclose the use of foreign ingredients and components, the Defendant has unfairly and deceptively misrepresented the Class Products as being of purely U.S. origin,”
— Mielle Organics class action said

Paul Mitchell Hair Care’s Domestic Claims Disputed

A class action against John Paul Mitchell Systems alleges its hair care products are deceptively labeled as “Made in the USA” while containing foreign ingredients.

“This is a material factor in many purchasing decisions, as consumers believe they are buying superior goods while supporting American companies and jobs,”
— Paul Mitchell class action said

Goya Foods “Product of USA” Labels Challenged

A class action lawsuit alleges that some Goya Foods products labeled as “Product of USA” actually contain foreign ingredients. The plaintiff seeks to represent California consumers who purchased these products in the last four years.

Pure Leaf Tea “Brewed in USA” Under Scrutiny

A consumer filed suit against PepsiCo, Unilever, and the Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, claiming that Pure Leaf tea products are labeled as “Brewed in USA” despite containing foreign-sourced tea leaves and other ingredients.

McCormick Mustard’s Domestic Image Questioned

A class action lawsuit claims McCormick & Co. falsely advertises its mustard products as “Crafted and Bottled in Springfield, MO, USA,” while using foreign-sourced ingredients like mustard seeds and turmeric.

“Plaintiff and Class members purchased the Class Products, believing they were entirely grown and made in the United States without foreign-sourced, grown or made ingredients and/or components,”
— McCormick class action said

Reynolds Wrap Judge Allows “Made in USA” Suit to Proceed

A New York federal judge recently declined to dismiss a class action lawsuit against Reynolds Wrap, which claims that a vital component of its aluminum foil is sourced from outside the U.S., despite the “FOIL MADE IN U.S.A.” label.