Spirit Airlines

Allegations: Deceptively hiding that it charges a “Passenger Usage Fee”

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

How TINA.org Readers Helped Us Hold Deceptive Marketers Accountable in 2023

Consumer tips worth remembering.

Cox Mobile

Spoiler: In order to be eligible for Cox Mobile, customers must already have Cox Internet.

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

TINA.org Reports BMW to Regulators for Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. Oct. 18, 2023—Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against BMW for making deceptive Made in USA claims. Despite advertising that its…

BMW Needs to Take Its Deceptive Made in USA Claims Off the Road

TINA.org files complaint over USA-made claims for automaker’s X models.

2023 BMW X Range Made in USA Marketing Database

L’Oréal Waterproof Mascara

Allegations: Falsely marketing the mascara as safe when it contains substances that can be harmful to humans

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $3 Million for Violating Made in USA Order

Record-setting settlement comes after TINA.org complaint.

Arizona Arnold Palmer Lite Half & Half Ice Tea Lemonade

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Lite” when sugar is the second most predominant ingredient and they are not low in calories

American Bicycle Group

Company makes changes to its made in the USA marketing following FTC inquiry.

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

Consumers need to do their research when they see leather products advertised as made in USA.

Lindt Dark Chocolate Bars

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain dangerous amounts of heavy metals

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.

USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the USDA regarding the need to change the definition of “Product of USA” as it pertains to the labeling of meat products.

Ready Hour Emergency Food Kits

Only the fittest ad claims survive.

TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’

Proposed rule seeks to address consumer confusion about U.S.-origin claims for meat.

Bigelow Tea’s “Manufactured in the USA” Claims

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing teas as “Manufactured in the USA”

Handi-foil

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA