Patriot Tube Ad Alert Patriot Tube FTC brings company’s questionable Made in the USA claims into the light of day.
UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Consumer News UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.
MUSA Recidivists Consumer News MUSA Recidivists 1. New Balance In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…
TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Lets ‘Detox Tea’ Influencers Off with a Warning …for now.
Germstar Hand Sanitizer Ad Alert Germstar Hand Sanitizer Company takes down some infection prevention claims in wake of FDA warning letter.
Treehuggers Bracelets Ad Alert Treehuggers Bracelets Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with another company selling bracelets to benefit Australia.
G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order Consumer News G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order Not even a court order can stop Goop from making deceptive health claims, a new TINA.org investigation finds.
FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation Media Coverage FTC targets company after Enquirer investigation Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer
O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement Consumer News O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement Consumers complained that “free” starter kits left them with unexpected charges.
1-800-GOT-JUNK? Ad Alert 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Despite claims to offer “upfront pricing,” company does not provide consumers with removal estimates in its ads or on its website.
Waiakea Volcanic Water Ad Alert Waiakea Volcanic Water “Premium” bottled water actually comes from the tap, according to a Hawaiian water official.
FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Ad Alert FDA Stings Zarbee’s Naturals for Treatment Claims Agency warns about “likes” on its own Facebook page.
Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure Media Coverage Orlando boom company Jeunesse faces scrutiny over direct sales structure Paul Brinkmann, Orlando Sentinel
A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment Media Coverage A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment Eric Hananoki, Media Matters
Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion Media Coverage Anti-aging company Jeunesse Global falls under suspicion Deanna Utroske, Cosmetics Design
Fertilix Ad Alert Fertilix FDA warns company behind male fertility supplement about unapproved drug claims.
Some members of multilevel-marketing company Young Living are making questionable claims about ‘essential oils’ curing cancer and coronavirus” Media Coverage Some members of multilevel-marketing company Young Living are making questionable claims about ‘essential oils’ curing cancer and coronavirus” Nicole Einbinder, Business Insider
Penalties that Pack a Pinch Consumer News Penalties that Pack a Pinch Are FTC settlements just a cost of doing business?