Bubblin’ Buckets

Lands’ End “Made in the USA” Claims

FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims

Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.

Natural American Spirit

A healthier option to conventional smokes this cigarette brand is not.

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

Sturdy Claims for Jogging Stroller Questioned

Reader submits stroller story.

Testimonial Comparisons

Vemma Health Claims

UPDATE: doTerra Distributors Ordered to Pay $15K Each Over COVID Claims

Civil penalties follow a 2022 TINA.org investigation and complaint to the FTC.

“Free” Gift Cards at Target

Allegations: Falsely marketing that consumers who spend $40 or more on toys and kids’ books could get a free $10 gift card when they’re actually charged $10 for the gift…

Roblox Metaverse Playing Games with Consumers

TINA.org files complaint with the FTC concerning deceptive advertising on Roblox.

Most Deceptive Ads of 2022

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

NeuroBrocc

Unapproved and unsubstantiated claims abound in marketing of broccoli-based supplement.

PediaSure Grow & Gain

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are “clinically proven to help kids grow” when scientific evidence shows such claims are not true

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023

Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

Ingenuity Dream Baby Bassinets

Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as safe to use as baby bassinets without disclosing that their inclined surface puts babies at risk of suffocating

Wonder Hoodie’s ‘Bulletproof’ Clothing

Does this company have the ammunition to support its bulletproof claims?

‘Trump Penny Stocks’

Agora Financial’s pitch for investing in penny stocks sends up red flags.

4Life Health Claims

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…