Abraham Jewett  |  September 1, 2022

Category: All Natural Products

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Burt’s Bees natural labeling class action lawsuit overview: 

  • Who: Burt’s Bees was unable to obtain dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed against it by Perry Bruno. 
  • Why: Bruno claims Burt’s Bees misleadingly labels some of its products as “100% natural” despite them containing hydrogenated oils. 
  • Where: The class action lawsuit was filed in California federal court. 

A federal judge in California has ruled against Burt’s Bees’ request for the dismissal of a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleadingly labeling some of its products as “100% natural.” 

Plaintiff Perry Bruno claims Burt’s Bees mislabels some of its lip cosmetics products as “100% natural,” arguing the representation is false since they allegedly contain hydrogenated oils, according to the Burt’s Bees class action.

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett of the Central District of California determined Bruno’s amended complaint could proceed in part because “numerous courts in the Ninth Circuit have found it plausible that a reasonable consumer would understand similar labeling involving ‘natural’ to mean that a product does not contain any non-natural ingredients,” according to her order.

Further, Judge Garnett ruled that Burt’s Bees had not successfully argued that the lip cosmetics products in question were different enough.

“While any differences between the products which arise in discovery may affect class certification or summary judgment, (Bruno) has met his burden to plead substantial similarity at this stage,” the Burt’s Bees class action order states.

Judge dismisses Burt’s Bees’ argument that hydrogenation doesn’t affect all-natural labeling

Judge Barnett also dismissed Burt’s Bees’ argument that “hydrogenation does not render the relevant, otherwise natural, oils in defendant’s products ‘not-natural,” according to the order. 

“This is a fact intensive inquiry inappropriate at the motion to dismiss stage,” the order reads. 

Bruno wants to represent a nationwide class of consumers who have bought Burt’s Bees products allegedly improperly labeled as “100% natural” within four years of the filing of his original complaint, the Burt’s Bees class action states.

A consumer filed a separate class action lawsuit against Burt’s Bees in February over claims the company failed to disclose that its products contain dangerous “forever chemicals.” 

In March, meanwhile, Burt’s Bees was named in a pair of class action lawsuits alleging the company sells products containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances despite labeling them as “100% natural.” 

Have you purchased a Burt’s Bees lip cosmetics product that has been labeled as “100% natural”? Let us know in the comments! 

The plaintiff is represented by Todd M. Friedman of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman PC. 

The Burt’s Bees class action lawsuit is Bruno v. Burt’s Bees Inc., Case No. 2:22-cv-02306, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.


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60 thoughts onBurt’s Bees class action over 100% natural labeling escapes dismissal

  1. Winifred Helton-Harmon says:

    I have been using and have purchased many many Burts Bees lips balms and lipsticks for the last 20 years, specifically because they were supposed to be ALL NATURAL without any chemicals. This is very disturbing on so many levels. I now have a red dot on my lip that I am having checked.

  2. Lindsey ervin says:

    I have been using burts bees for 10 years straight now believing its 100 percent natural. Please add me to the list.

  3. Victoria Edwards says:

    I have used Burt’s Bees for years! Because it is suppose to be natural. Please put me on the BURT BEES CLASS ACTION SUITE.

  4. Jimmie R Hinton says:

    My daughter used a Burts Bees chapstick and she’s had a reaction. Her bottom lip is reddish and has gone numb.

  5. Nicolette Saina says:

    I’ve been using Burt’s Bees products for years, thinking natural/no toxins. Please add me to your list.

  6. Nicolette Saina says:

    Have been using Burt’s Bees products for years, thinking natural/no toxins. Please add me to your list.

  7. Sarina Kosewsky says:

    I was given the lip balm, amongst other items from their range as a Christmas gift. My friend assumed they were natural and safe when she purchased them for me. However I live in Scotland in Britain.

  8. Denise Waskosky says:

    I am using several Burt’s Bees products. I have the lipstick and lip balm, the mascara, and the All A Glow cheek blush stick. I thought these were natural and safe to use.

  9. Paula Hornall says:

    I’ve us3d the moisturize lip stick since it first launched and still have several in my makeup bag. Are these part of the class action suit? What if I live in Canafa

  10. JOHNIE MAE HENRY says:

    Add me

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