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Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Class Action

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of serious adverse health consequences and death

Betty Lou’s Protein Shakes

Class Action

Betty Lou’s Protein Shakes

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain more protein than they actually do

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Consumer News

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

Class Action

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Class Action

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vi-Jon, Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising that germ-X and several store-brand hand sanitizers – including CVS Health, equate (Walmart), and Walgreens…

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Class Action

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a harmful substance and may increase the risk of contracting invasive infections

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

Consumer News

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

These claims are tough to swallow.

Various Dry Shampoos

Class Action

Various Dry Shampoos

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene

April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms

Consumer News

April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms

These definitions are a joke.

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

Ovulation Test Kits

Class Action

Ovulation Test Kits

Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits

Body Fortress

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Body Fortress

This protein powder’s bark may be worse than its bite. Here’s the scoop on the advertised grams.

Loot Boxes in Fortnite and Rocket League

Class Action

Loot Boxes in Fortnite and Rocket League

Allegations: Making misleading representations in Fortnite and Rocket League

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

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Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Stay alert when it comes to loyalty programs.

Gillette Product Origin Information

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Gillette Product Origin Information

TINA.org examined all individual products listed for sale on Gillette.com as of December 1, 2017 (a total of 72 products, not including gift packs that simply combine Gillette products) that…

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

Consumer News

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny

U.S. Senators question FDA, retailers about supplements.

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Sudafed, NyQuil, Theraflu, Robitussin, Tylenol, Mucinex, and Several Store-brand Cold and Flu Medicines

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Several Brands of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxatives

Betty Lou’s Protein Shakes

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

Several Store-Brand Hand Sanitizers

Vi-Jon Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

Various Dry Shampoos

April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Ovulation Test Kits

Body Fortress

Loot Boxes in Fortnite and Rocket League

Who’s Loyal to Whom?

Gillette Product Origin Information

Oversight of Dubious Brain Supplement Products Under Scrutiny