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A class action lawsuit alleges that Wondercide Flea & Tick Control spray is not all natural, as its marketing claims, and really contains at least two synthetic and possibly harmful ingredients.
The Wondercide class action lawsuit was filed by Chanan Nathan Pasik against Boon Technolgoies LLC, the makers of Wondercide.
Pasik says that he purchased Wondercide Flea & Tick Control on Amazon to help protect his dog from fleas and ticks.
The class action lawsuit state that Wondercide is a product that can be used to repel fleas and ticks from pets, and can be used to eliminate such pests from the home.
Pasik says he saw advertisements that Wondercide is safe, 100 percent naturally derived, and free from synthetic pesticides, and decided purchased the product at least in part because he believed this to be true.
The Wondercide class action lawsuit claims that these representations are false, and asserts that Wondercide contains two synthetic chemical substances, contrary to the product’s advertisement.
Allegedly, the one of the synthetic ingredients that the product contains is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), a surfactant or cleaning ingredient that is created industrially and does not occur naturally. This chemical reportedly repels fleas and ticks.
According to Pasik, SLS is linked to skin irritation, allergic reactions, dermatitis, and dryness. Pasik calls the substance a “toxic chemical.”
The class action also claims that the makers of Wondercide do not acknowledge that SLS is a synthetic chemical, and instead defines SLS as “coconut oil” in its glossary. Allegedly, the makers say that Cedar Oil is the only active ingredient in Wondercide.
The Wondercide class action lawsuit argues that “concealing a synthetic ingredient and defining such chemical as ‘coconut oil,’ while highlighting a natural ingredient in an alleged ‘100 Naturally Derived’ product” is deceptive, under the New York Business Code.
Pasik claims that Wondercide also contains Ethyl Lactate, a substance formed from lactic acid and ethanol, commonly used as a solvent. Allegedly, more synthetic substances may be discovered in Wondercide.
The Wondercide class action states that Pasik was financially injured because had he known that the product was falsely advertised and contained synthetic ingredients, he would not have purchased it or would not have paid as much for it.
Allegedly, many other consumers were similarly misled and financially injured by Boon Technology’s misrepresentations about their product.
The flea and tick repellant class action lawsuit asserts that Boon Technologies knew that consumers have a preference for natural products that contain no synthetic ingredients, and advertised their product as such in an effort to entice them to buy it.
Allegedly, the company knew or should have known that Wondercide did not contain only natural ingredients but misrepresented it none the less.
Boon Technologies reportedly reinforces its claim that Wondercide is all natural by pairing this message with images of people using the product around babies and pets.
Pasik is represented by Mark Schlachet.
The Wondercide Flea and Tick Repellant False Advertising Class Action Lawsuit is Chanan Nathan Pasik v. Boon Technologies LLC, et al., Case No. 1:19-cv-02357-FB-JO, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
UPDATE: On April 2, 2020, the Wondercide class action lawsuit that challenged the company’s marketing that the pet product was 100% naturally derived was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice. That means that this particular Wondercide class action has completely ended and cannot be brought back to court.
The Wondercide class action lawsuit filed by Pasik claimed that the flea and tick repellant contains sodium lauryl sulfate which is a synthetic ingredient used mainly as a surfactant.
In addition, the Wondercide product also reported contained ethyl lactate which is considered a solvent.
According to the plaintiff, there could be even more synthetic ingredients included in the reported 100% natural flea and tick repellent product.
The Wondercide class action lawsuit claimed that consumers were misled by the “natural” marketing of the pet product and wouldn’t have purchased it if they had known the truth of the presence of synthetic ingredients.
Consumers preference for natural products has been increasing year after year, and studies show they are willing to pay more for products that are considered “natural” or “all natural.”
This preference includes food, cleaning products, beauty and skincare products, along with pet care products. Those who pay a premium for a product only to find out later that it contains synthetic ingredients may feel tricked by advertisements and seek legal action.
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107 thoughts onWondercide Class Action Says Flea & Tick Spray Isn’t All Natural
I hope this will help someone avoid making the same fatal mistake I did. This product specifically the Flea and Tick Spray used on cats and dogs is deadly. Two of my healthy cats died within months of using this product, as accordance to the instructions. The vet described their disease as a rapid forming tumor. They lost weight rapidly within weeks, lost their appetites, one cat was bleeding from her eyes and they both had heavily labored breathing. Through research I’ve found out cats cannot process many oils like dogs, it becomes toxic to them.
I also have an elderly dog who’s very sensitive to these flea products. I’ve since discontinued using the spray on them. Yes, the product kills bugs immediately, when used in the yard and around the house. However, because of the false claims that this product is safe for cats, I just can’t believe this product doesn’t somehow erupt the ecosystem. Also, I would caution against using around a vegetable/fruit garden. The website claims it doesn’t kill beneficial bugs and it’s safe to use in the garden. How can it discriminate, there are soft bodied and hard bodied good and bad bugs for the garden.
Peace
“When a lawsuit is dismissed with prejudice, the court is saying that it has made a final determination on the merits of the case, and that the plaintiff is therefore forbidden from filing another lawsuit based on the same grounds.”
I’ve used this for 3 years. No fleas or ticks. No problems. Your dogs will probably still itch when you stop using it cuz it’s not this stuff doing it. Wondercide is more safe than any of those other flea treatments out there I’ll guarantee you. I’m absolutely positive about that. You can believe the bull if ya want. I know first hand and I did research
Linda, I’m glad your pets are ok but please don’t say my comment and others that had their cats also die is bull. The proof is in the pudding. Lisa’s 2 healthy cat’s died and so did my healthy 14 month old cat. You are not a research scientist or vet. If you had a healthy pet die after using this product you wouldn’t be so self assured about it. Our experience has been unfortunately different from yours. That doesn’t make it a lie. It means you don’t have all the facts. It means you don’t have the complete truth. It means your research is incomplete and therefore worthless to readers considering using this product. All information needs to be recorded and evaluated to make a proper conclusion and decision. Unless your biased and have connections with this company and their product I would think you would want other pet owners to be warned before possibly loosing their beloved pets from using it. No “skin off your teeth” right? Unless of course you are benefiting from the sales of this company in some way?
Are you a research scientist or vet? Did you have a necropsy performed? If not, how do you have all of the facts? If not, you’re committing libel.
Just sprayed this on three dog beds in my bedroom. Almost instantly got a bad headache & dizzy. I do not get headaches normally.
Obviously people failed to read that the law suit was dismissed with prejudice. Most like just a lawyer (shyster) and a client looking for an easy payout.
I used the pest control spray and had an allergic reaction. I ended up going to the hospital
Just sprayed this on my yard to repel fleas ticks and mosquitoes. I read reviews but dudnt see any negatives like these After reading this I am going out to water heavily inhopes to get rid of it
I’ve used this forever and no issues. Go use your toxic flea sprays if your so inclined to. My gosh people ugly ugly
Nancy, who’s being ugly now? No one here that’s had a bad experience using this product has suggested using another toxic product whatsoever. What they’re saying is that this product is also just as toxic and not as safe as the company has purported it to be. No one here wants any type of toxic product. No one here wants to be deceived into using a product that claims to be completely safe when it’s not and loose their beloved pets to it. I should know I lost my perfectly healthy 14 month old cat to it. Take care!
I read the reviews before using can ii be returned.
I just started using this, I will definitely stop. Shame on them for advertising this as natural product!!