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TINA.org investigated Target’s website – www.target.com – and found that false and deceptive Made in the USA labeling issues were widespread on its site, including product specifications that falsely stated…
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Several brands of frozen waffles and pancakes, including Good & Gather, Great Value, Kodiak Cakes, Publix, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and others
Failing to disclose that products are contaminated with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes, which could lead to serious health consequences
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TINA.org investigated Target’s website – www.target.com – and found that false and deceptive Made in the USA labeling issues were widespread on its site, including product specifications that falsely stated…
TINA.org investigations into Walmart have revealed that the retail giant repeatedly engaged in false and deceptive Made in USA marketing on its website, and used undisclosed stealth marketing directed at…
Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial flavors or preservatives
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are made with real cheddar cheese
Allegations: Falsely marketing that the peaches come in “100% Juice”
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as avocado oil
Allegations: Products contain fewer servings than advertised
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, more inorganic arsenic than the FDA allows in apple juice
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products using the phrase “Natural Flavor With Other Natural Flavors”
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Mixed Fruit in 100% juice”
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a bacterium that could lead to serious adverse health consequences
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing crackers as “Made With Whole Grain”
Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that products contain an artificial ingredient that enhances the characterizing fruit flavors
Allegations: False natural claims
Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain chemical preservatives
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “recycling” bags that are “designed to handle everyday recycling loads around the house” and “easy sorting for municipal recycling programs” when the bags are made…
Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives” when they contain a chemical preservative and a synthetic flavoring ingredient
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing ingredients in cookies
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that honey is the primary sweetener
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the product as coffee creamer
Allegations: Falsely marketing the ingredients in granola bars
Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as made with olive oil when the ingredients list shows they contain more soybean oil than olive oil
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