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Williams-Sonoma must pay $3.2 million for falsely claiming products were “Made in the USA”

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Williams-Sonoma must pay $3.2 million for falsely claiming products were “Made in the USA”

Eric Lagatta, USA Today

Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again

Press Release

Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again

Following a complaint by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), Pottery Barn’s parent company Williams-Sonoma has agreed to pay more than $3 million for violating a 2020 FTC consent order requiring that…

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

Consumer News

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

FTC says civil penalty against Williams-Sonoma is “the largest ever in a Made in USA case.”

Handi-Foil Aluminum Products

Class Action

Handi-Foil Aluminum Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as made in the USA

Wilson’s Made in USA Claims

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Wilson’s Made in USA Claims

Flag on the play.

Barbasol Shaving Cream

Class Action

Barbasol Shaving Cream

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Made in USA”

Beef Products from JBS Foods, Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, and National Beef Packing Co.

Class Action

Beef Products from JBS Foods, Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, and National Beef Packing Co.

Allegations: Misrepresenting beef products as “Product of the U.S.”

Kubota’s Made in USA Claims

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Kubota’s Made in USA Claims

Holy crop.

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

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

Consumer tips worth remembering.

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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When TINA.org Investigations Collide

These brand collabs are far from fab.

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

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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

Consumer News

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

Evidence

2023 BMW X Range Made in USA Marketing Database

Below is a sampling of BMW marketing materials that claim the 2023 BMW X Range vehicles are manufactured in the United States. Claims shown below in gray have been taken…

2023 BMW X Range Origin Database

Evidence

2023 BMW X Range Origin Database

In connection with its BMW investigation, TINA.org collected a sampling of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) associated with more than 500 BMW 2023 X Range vehicles for sale at dealerships located…

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

Consumer News

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

Record-setting settlement comes after TINA.org complaint.

American Bicycle Group

Ad Alert

American Bicycle Group

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

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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

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

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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

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

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

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Ready Hour Emergency Food Kits

Only the fittest ad claims survive.

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Williams-Sonoma must pay $3.2 million for falsely claiming products were “Made in the USA”

Acting on TINA.org Complaint, FTC Busts Williams-Sonoma, Again

How a TINA.org Reader Tip Led to a Record Penalty for False Made in USA Claims

Handi-Foil Aluminum Products

Wilson’s Made in USA Claims

Barbasol Shaving Cream

Beef Products from JBS Foods, Tyson Foods, Cargill Meat Solutions, and National Beef Packing Co.

Kubota’s Made in USA Claims

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

When TINA.org Investigations Collide

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

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

2023 BMW X Range Made in USA Marketing Database

2023 BMW X Range Origin Database

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

American Bicycle Group

Coronado Leather’s ‘Made in USA’ Claims

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

USDA ‘Product of USA’ Comment

Ready Hour Emergency Food Kits