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Lawsuit accuses spirits maker of misleading consumers into believing Fireball Cinnamon contains whisky.
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Wall of Shame
What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common? They’ve all participated in deceptive marketing campaigns. To find out who else is an offender, check out our Wall of Shame.
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