
Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels.
Julie Creswell, The New York Times
In January 2014, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging that T.C.C.D. International misleadingly labels Buckpower, a dietary supplement containing New Zealand Red Deer Antler Velvet. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the supplement has the ability to “increase muscle strength & recovery,” “promote healthy joint function,” “improve[] energy & endurance,” and “boost[] libido” when, in reality, it does not work as advertised. We do not know why the plaintiffs dismissed the complaint. (Clark et al v. T.C.C.D. International, Inc. and Does 1-10, Case No. 13-cv-08140, C. D. CA.).
For more information about other class-action lawsuits regarding the marketing of supplements containing deer antler velvet and TINA.org’s coverage of the issue, click here.
Julie Creswell, The New York Times
“Dignity Denim Prevents Old Plumber Stereotypes”
While ads suggest that feature is widely available, rollout is still in progress.
TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.
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