Abbott Laboratories is facing a lawsuit alleging it deceptively marketed toddler milks as the next recommended step in a child's diet, despite the sugary drinks potentially causing health issues like obesity. The Public Health Advocacy Institute filed the complaint in US District Court, accusing Abbott of mimicking infant formula labeling and promotion to mislead parents. The lawsuit seeks changes to Abbott's marketing practices and refunds for consumers.
Abbott Laboratories “purposely marketed” toddler milks to portray them as the next recommended step in a child’s diet – but the sugary drinks can actually cause health issues like obesity, according to a lawsuit.
“This case is without merit,” an Abbott spokesperson told The Post in a statement. “Abbott’s representations of its toddler nutrition products are accurate, and our claims are well-supported.” The lawsuit accuses Abbott of creating products called “transition formulas,” “follow-on formulas,” “weaning formulas” and “toddler milks” to boost earnings as infant formula sales declined.
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