Herbal Papaya Ad Alert Herbal Papaya The FDA sent a warning letter to Herbal Papaya after the company promoted supplements with therapeutic claims on its website. Companies can’t make such claims about supplements without the FDA’s…
Reumofan Ad Alert Reumofan USA TODAY published an investigation of popular arthritis supplement Reumofan this week — an investigation that found, basically, you want to stay away from Reumofan. [C]onsumers who buy Reumofan products…
Ageless Derma Skin Creams Ad Alert Ageless Derma Skin Creams FDA warns skincare company’s about DNA-repairing claim, among others.
Fat Zero Ad Alert Fat Zero The FDA is telling consumers to stay away from Fat Zero, a supplement sold for weight loss that contains hidden drug ingredients sibutramine and phenolphthalein. Sibutramine was removed from the…
Dr. Axe Ad Alert Dr. Axe A “regular guest expert” on “Dr. Oz,” Dr. Axe’s health advice should also be taken with a grain of salt.
Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’ Ad Alert Why Cold-EEZE Can’t ‘Shorten Your Cold’ Claim runs afoul of FDA statement regarding over-the-counter cough and cold remedies.
Meizi Evolution Ad Alert Meizi Evolution The FDA is advising consumers to avoid “Meizi Evolution,” a product sold for weight-loss that was found to contain a hidden drug ingredient. According to the FDA, FDA laboratory analysis…
ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers Ad Alert ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers Products’ purported efficacy against COVID-19 reflects results from lab studies, not real-world studies. There’s a big difference.
UV Sanitizer USA Ad Alert UV Sanitizer USA When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.
The InfraMat Pro Ad Alert The InfraMat Pro Marketer of heating pad has the stones to make some pretty hot health claims.
Capillus Laser Hats Ad Alert Capillus Laser Hats Taking the lid off company’s claims that laser hats are “FDA cleared” and “clinically proven” to regrow hair.
HairMax LaserComb: Magic Bullet for Baldness or Follicle Fallacy? Ad Alert HairMax LaserComb: Magic Bullet for Baldness or Follicle Fallacy? How one company turned a clearance into a sales pitch.
Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Ad Alert Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Some colorful ingredients undermine specialty retailer’s “all-natural” claim.
Hairburst Ad Alert Hairburst Influencer’s lack of disclosure in Instagram post for hair vitamin may only be part of the problem.
DrFuhrman.com Immunotect Ad Alert DrFuhrman.com Immunotect From the continuing chronicles of supplements making outrageous claims: DrFuhrman.com pitched its Immunotect dietary supplement with claims that it could attack “cancerous cells” and had “anti-cancer effects.” The Council for…
Jim Bakker’s Coronavirus ‘Solution’ Ad Alert Jim Bakker’s Coronavirus ‘Solution’ There’s a reason why certain things aren’t being said about the coronavirus.
Frigidaire Ad Alert Frigidaire FTC drives its Made in USA standard home in closing letter to appliance maker.
WEBE 108 Billboard Ad Alert WEBE 108 Billboard What the big letters giveth, the small ones taketh away.