Physician Naturals
A TINA.org reader passed along a link to a site she thought was suspicious, physiciannaturals.com. The website has a variety of supplements that claim all sorts of health benefits. According…
Ad Alerts
Our Ad Alerts are not just about false and deceptive marketing issues, but may also be about ads that, although not necessarily deceptive, should be viewed with caution. Ad Alerts can also be about single issues and may not include a comprehensive list of all marketing issues relating to the brand discussed.
Do Snickers Really Satisfy?
From the “well, duh” department: Snickers, a candy bar, advertises itself as a snack that satisfies hunger in a series of ads that claim “you’re not you when you’re hungry.”…
Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion 30-Day Smoothing Kit
According to a lawsuit, Suave marketed its Keratin Infusion 30-day Smoothing Kit as formaldehyde-free and safe when it actually contained a chemical called “DMDM Hydantoin, a chemical that is known…
Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes
It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.
Air Wick Freshmatic
Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief
A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.
Castle Cheese, Inc.
Company president facing charges alleging Parmesan and Romano cheese products were falsely labeled.
Chobani Yogurt
Chobani Yogurt has come under scrutiny from an activist group over its use of GMOs. Green America is criticizing the yogurt manufacturer for using dairy from GMO-fed cows while using…
Great Value Lactose Free Milk
A reader submitted the following tip concerning Great Value Lactose-Free Reduced Fat 2% Milk from Wal-Mart: We came across this after my wife consumed the Walmart brand Lactose Free milk…
Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer
This creamer claims to be fat-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free, and its nutritional label lists no fat, cholesterol, sodium, or sugar. But the CSPI investigated: No fat or sugar? In fact,…