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Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

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Court Clears Way for Off-Label Promotion of Drugs

Court rules pharmaceutical salesman’s promotion of off-label drug use for Xyrem was not false or misleading.

Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

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Are Tobacco Ad Regulations Doing Enough to Deter Smoking?

How tobacco companies can advertise is heavily regulated. For example, ads for tobacco products are banned from TV and radio, and all advertising for cigarettes and packaging of the product are…

Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

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Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.

BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

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BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

Nearly recalled by the FDA, BOO is purportedly back on the market.

Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

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Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

Illegal claims that company’s products prevent hair loss also need to go.

Saffron USA

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Saffron USA

Unauthorized health claims come down in wake of FDA warning letter.

Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

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Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

Hangover relief claims are disease-treatment claims requiring FDA approval.

NeuroBrocc

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NeuroBrocc

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

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.

Smart Drops, ‘Nature’s Liquid Adderall’

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Smart Drops, ‘Nature’s Liquid Adderall’

Bogus report leads to unapproved health claims.

BullyKamp

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BullyKamp

FDA warns that this pet company’s marketing bites off more than it can chew.

Top Dog Pet Store

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Top Dog Pet Store

TINA.org finds that this pet company’s health claims are all bark and no bite.

‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

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‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

Why diabetes patients should research carefully before buying.

Lactaid Dietary Supplements

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Lactaid Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that supplements prevent, treat, cure and mitigate lactose intolerance without FDA approval to make such claims

BlackOxygen Organics

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BlackOxygen Organics

Spoiler alert: MLM’s products have not been proven to alleviate the symptoms of long-haul COVID.

Bakery Goods at The Fresh Market

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Bakery Goods at The Fresh Market

Allegations: Misleadingly using a nutrition label that does not comply with FDA regulations

CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products

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CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products

Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.

Goldfish Crackers

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Goldfish Crackers

Allegations: Failing to disclose that crackers marketed as containing “0g Sugars” are not low calorie and are not for weight control as required by FDA regulations

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