2022 Ford Made in USA Database Evidence 2022 Ford Made in USA Database The following is a sampling of Ford marketing materials that deceptively claim that certain vehicles are “built” or “manufactured” in the United States when, in reality, the vehicles are assembled…
2022 BMW Made in USA Database Evidence 2022 BMW Made in USA Database The following is a sampling of BMW marketing materials that deceptively claim that certain vehicles are “built” or “manufactured” in the United States when, in reality, the vehicles are assembled…
Beef Products from Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, JBS USA Food, and National Beef Packing Company Class Action Beef Products from Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, JBS USA Food, and National Beef Packing Company Allegations: Deceptively marketing beef as “Product of the USA”
Kamik Winter Boots Class Action Kamik Winter Boots Allegations: Misleadingly marketing boots as “Made in USA” when at least one primary component is imported
Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Salmon Products Class Action Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Salmon Products Allegations: False natural, origin, and environmentally-friendly claims
Animal Pak Class Action Animal Pak Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Made Proudly in the USA” when they contain foreign ingredients
ACDelco Automatic Transmission Fluid Filters Class Action ACDelco Automatic Transmission Fluid Filters Allegations: Falsely marketing filters as Made in USA
LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker Class Action LandAirSea 54 GPS Tracker Allegations: Falsely marketing devices as “manufactured in the USA” when components are made in China and Taiwan
The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance Blog The FTC Needs to Update Its .com Disclosures Guidance TINA.org submits a comment to the FTC urging it to update its .com Disclosures guidance to help rein in deceptive marketing.
Buck Knives Made in USA Claims Class Action Buck Knives Made in USA Claims Allegations: Falsely advertising products as made in the USA when the sheath is made in Mexico
Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Blog Caulk-y Made in USA Claims Why is this tool with “China” on the packaging being marketed as made in the USA?
Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Ad Alert Crate and Barrel’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims Retailer removes all U.S.-origin claims from its products and makes several commitments in response to FTC inquiry.
Leaf Face Masks Class Action Leaf Face Masks Allegations: Falsely advertising masks as FDA approved and made in USA, among other things
Hoover Vacuum Cleaners Class Action Hoover Vacuum Cleaners Allegations: Falsely marketing vacuum cleaners as made in USA when parts used in the vacuums are from China
Chaco’s Made in USA Claims Ad Alert Chaco’s Made in USA Claims The ‘sole’ problem of marketing these sandals as made in the USA.
Reynolds Wrap Class Action 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.
Best Reader Tips of 2021 Consumer News Best Reader Tips of 2021 This year reader tips led to dozens of ad alerts, as well as a complaint to regulators.
Williams-Sonoma Brands Williams-Sonoma TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — Williams-Sonoma, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm — were marketing products as made…
WillaGirl Brands WillaGirl TINA.org investigated WillaGirl, Inc. and found that it was using a number of deceptive marketing tactics to promote its line of skincare products to young girls, including advertising products as…
Williams-Sonoma Home Brands Williams-Sonoma Home TINA.org investigated Williams-Sonoma Home’s parent company Williams-Sonoma and found that seven of its websites — including Williams-Sonoma Home — were marketing products as made in the USA when they were…