Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

MADISON, CONN. April 9, 2025 — Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake…

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Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Assembled in USA” and “USA-Made”

Goya Foods and Beverages

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Product of USA” when they contain ingredients that come from other countries

Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils

Allegations: Falsely marketing the benefits products provide and the properties and origin of the ingredients in them

John Paul Mitchell Hair Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Made in the USA”

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Pure Leaf Tea

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Brewed in USA”

French’s Mustard Products

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “Crafted and Bottled in Springfield, MO, USA” and “AMERICAN FLAVOR IN A BOTTLE”

Olaplex’s Made in USA Claims

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Made in USA”

Reynolds Wrap

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing foil as being made in the USA when materials used in the product come from outside of the U.S.

Igloo Coolers

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as biodegradable, made with recycled materials, and made in the USA

Handi-Foil Aluminum Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA

Pyrex’s Made in USA Claims

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA when some were made in China

El Guapo New Mexico Chile Pods

Allegations: Deceptively using “New Mexico” in product names when the product is not grown or harvested in New Mexico

New Balance Sneakers

Allegations: False made in USA claims

Cans of American Tuna

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing tuna as “Caught and Canned in America” when the tuna is not caught in American waters and it is canned outside of the U.S.