2026 Deceptive Ad Trends
A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
Reko Vanilla Pizzelles
March 2020: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed.
December 2019: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Riverside Partners and Nustef Baking for allegedly misleadingly marketing that Reko Vanilla Pizzelles contain vanilla when, according to plaintiffs, the ingredients list shows that the waffle cookies contain “artificial vanilla flavor.” In addition, plaintiffs claim that the product contains caramel color to make the color of the cookie look more like the flavor comes from vanilla. (Rosado et al v. Riverside Partners L.L.C. and Nustef Baking Ltd., Case No. 19-cv-7228, E.D.N.Y.)
For more of TINA.org’s coverage of vanilla marketing claims, click here.
The Latest
Why ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Still Matters – and Why the FTC Should Try Again
The problem hasn’t gone away.
Amazon’s Great Holiday Climb
Why parents may need to be called in to this Roblox game rated 13+.
Interior Icons’ 10-Year Warranty and 365-Day Returns
Taking advantage of these perks may be harder than advertised.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2025
Looking back at our accomplishments