FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
In November 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Michael Foods for allegedly deceptively representing that Simply Potatoes Mashed Potatoes are made with real butter on the front label without adequately disclosing that margarine is also an ingredient. (Berger et al v. MFI Holding Corp. et al, Case No. 17-cv-6728, E. D. NY.)
Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.
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