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Rip Van Wafels and Mini Wafels

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising the sugar content of its wafels without disclosing that they contain vegetable glycerin, which is a sugar alcohol and therefore required under FDA regulations to be counted…

Endorsements and Testimonials

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Endorsements and Testimonials

What you need to know about these compelling marketing tactics.

Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets

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Earth Breeze Laundry Detergent Sheets

TINA.org wades into the marketing of these “eco sheets.”

De La Cruz Rose Water and Lavender Water Body Mists

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De La Cruz Rose Water and Lavender Water Body Mists

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Free of Alcohol”

818 Tequilas

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818 Tequilas

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as 100% agave, handcrafted, and made in small batches

CATrends: Tequilas Marketed as 100% Agave

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CATrends: Tequilas Marketed as 100% Agave

Ingredient claims come into the limelight.

Casamigos and Don Julio Tequilas

Class Action

Casamigos and Don Julio Tequilas

Allegations: Falsely marketing Casamigos and Don Julio tequilas as pure tequila products

Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener

Class Action

Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as monk fruit sweetener when they contain mostly erythritol

Dove Men+Care 0% Aluminum Deodorant

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Dove Men+Care 0% Aluminum Deodorant

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products do not contain alcohol ingredients when they contain benzyl alcohol

NBA Stars’ Sneaky Alcohol Ads

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NBA Stars’ Sneaky Alcohol Ads

These players dropped the ball in their recent offseason announcements.

CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims

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CATrends: Hypoallergenic Marketing Claims

A rash of lawsuits allege companies are misleading consumers.

Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment and Children’s Healing Ointment

Class Action

Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment and Children’s Healing Ointment

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as hypoallergenic when they contain the allergen lanolin alcohol

Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

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Monetizing Minors: Aneliese German (aka Lisi Shops)

What’s this kidfluencer doing promoting a “youth cream”?

Monetizing Minors

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Monetizing Minors

How brands exploit kid influencers and their followers.

What You Should Know about Telehealth Companies Selling Compounded Drugs

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What You Should Know about Telehealth Companies Selling Compounded Drugs

Ads don’t always give the full picture.

Bear’s Fruit Kombucha

Class Action

Bear’s Fruit Kombucha

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-alcoholic beverages that contain “just fruit & herbs” when they contain 92 to 286 percent more alcohol than the legal limit for non-alcoholic beverages

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