Germ-X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer Class Action Germ-X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer Allegations: Falsely advertising that products contain 62% ethyl alcohol, “kill[] 99.99% of germs,” and “kill[] germs in 15 seconds”
Gain Original Aroma Boost Class Action Gain Original Aroma Boost Allegations: Misleadingly marketing laundry detergents as if they are beneficial for the environment
Bumbu Rum’s Original Craft Rum Class Action Bumbu Rum’s Original Craft Rum Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as rum
Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix Class Action Mr. & Mrs. T Original Bloody Mary Mix Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Added Preservatives”
Chi-Chi’s Original Margarita Miniature Bottles Class Action Chi-Chi’s Original Margarita Miniature Bottles Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as if they contain tequila and triple sec when they are actually malt beverages
Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Original Cups Class Action Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Original Cups Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain no artificial flavors or preservatives
Planet Oat Original Oat Milk Class Action Planet Oat Original Oat Milk Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain 4 micrograms of vitamin D per serving when they don’t contain any vitamin D at all
Instinct Pet Foods Original Real Recipe, Raw Meals, and Raw Boost Mixers Dog Foods Class Action Instinct Pet Foods Original Real Recipe, Raw Meals, and Raw Boost Mixers Dog Foods Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no artificial preservatives
Market Pantry Original Coffee Creamer Powder Class Action Market Pantry Original Coffee Creamer Powder Allegations: Products contain fewer servings than advertised
TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Takes Crucial Step Forward in Holding Deceptive Made in USA Marketers Accountable FTC finalizes its Made in USA Labeling Rule.
UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges Consumer News UPDATE: IM Mastery Academy ‘Ringleaders’ Settle Government Charges Lead defendants agree to surrender $90M in assets, including cars, homes and a yacht.
What You Should Know about USANA Consumer News What You Should Know about USANA Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.
Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme Consumer News Trial Court Rules Neora Is Not a Pyramid Scheme But the majority of brand partners will still lose money.
MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning Consumer News MLMs Continue to Break the Law Despite FTC Warning Deceptive health and income claims, including some tied to COVID-19, persist in wake of warning from the feds.
MLM Companies Income Claims Industries MLM Companies Income Claims TINA.org found that 98% of MLM companies have used atypical income claims to market their business opportunities.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Tellason’s Made in USA Claims Ad Alert Tellason’s Made in USA Claims The skinny on this jean company’s U.S.-origin claims.
Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims Consumer News Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.
Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims Ad Alert Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims Eyewear company makes marketing changes following FTC inquiry.
TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC Consumer News TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.