Consumer News

CATrends: What the Fudge?

Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.

TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice

A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.

CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles

Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to “do their part” and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents

Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.

Ad or Not? Beyoncé and Tiffany & Co.

Why Queen B may need to “Check on It” before endorsing brands on Insta.

Zooming in on the Fine Print: Noom

CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products

Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.

Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.

TINA’s Take: Will Pinterest Enforce Its Ban on ALL Weight-Loss Ads?

Despite the splashy announcement, weight-loss ads persist on social media platform.