FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams
TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins
Case Name (Date)
McGarity et al. v. Sun-Maid Growers of California
24-cv-714, S.D. Cal.
(April 2024)
Product/Service
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins
Allegations
Falsely marketing products as yogurt covered raisins when the coating is actually a flavored candy shell
Status
Pending
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