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Keto GT

Ad Alert

Keto GT

Keto diet pill scam hits home.

Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement

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Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement

TINA.org breaks down the legal issues of marketing a “hangover supplement.”

Little Remedies Infant Fever + Pain Reliever Medicine

Class Action

Little Remedies Infant Fever + Pain Reliever Medicine

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicine as specially formulated for infants when it contains the same amount of the active ingredient as the children’s product

Global Plasma Solutions Air Treatment Systems

Class Action

Global Plasma Solutions Air Treatment Systems

Allegations: Falsely representing that products clean the air and eliminate the COVID-19 virus

Gravity Defyer Shoes

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Gravity Defyer Shoes

“Clinically proven” pain relief claims come under fire.

Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt

Class Action

Dr. Teal’s Epsom Salt

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the health benefits products provide

Supplements Containing Testofen

Class Action

Supplements Containing Testofen

Allegations: Products do not provide the advertised benefits

IcyHot Patch

Class Action

IcyHot Patch

Allegations: Making misleadingly marketing claims about the pain relief, strength and effectiveness of the IcyHot Patch

Goldfish Crackers

Class Action

Goldfish Crackers

Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations

Neuriva Brain Booster $8 Million Class Deal Draws Objections

Media Coverage

Neuriva Brain Booster $8 Million Class Deal Draws Objections

Julie Steinberg, Bloomberg Law

Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

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Reliefband Anti-Nausea Wristband

Fusing of “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” claims has potential to mislead consumers.

Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva

Consumer News

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?

Consumer News

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.

Blossom Nature’s Full Spectrum St. John’s Wort Extract

Class Action

Blossom Nature’s Full Spectrum St. John’s Wort Extract

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the supplement as a treatment for depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health problems when it is not recognized as safe and effective for such uses

Sports Research’s Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex

Class Action

Sports Research’s Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex

Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits of taking MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin supplements

Full Spectrum St. John’s Wort Extract from ProHealth

Class Action

Full Spectrum St. John’s Wort Extract from ProHealth

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the supplement as “[e]ffective for mild to moderate depression” and “reduc[ing] anxiety” when it is not recognized as safe and effective for such uses

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

Press Release

TINA.org Urges FTC to Initiate Penalty-Offense Program Targeting MLM Industry

MADISON, CONN. June 30, 2021 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) sent a letter today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging it to initiate a penalty-offense program targeting the direct…

Pure Nootropics Dietary Supplements