ActivePure Technology Air Purifiers

Products’ purported efficacy against COVID-19 reflects results from lab studies, not real-world studies. There’s a big difference.

Kroger’s ‘Gluten Free’ Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips

The bag lies, says a website that tests food labeled “gluten free.”

Santa Cruz Natural, Inc.

Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging

What to know about the FDA’s rule on underfilled or slack-filled packaging.

Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017

A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.

Danisa Traditional Butter Cookies

Where’s the butter in this butter cookie? And where is it actually made?

It’s White and Hot but is it Really White Hot Chocolate?

Does McDonald’s beverage met the FDA definition of white chocolate?

POM’s Pomegranate Wars

Labeling, healing claims at issue in two court battles.

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

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…

BlackOxygen Organics-Turned-Youngevity Reps Say BOO is Back

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

Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

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

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

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

‘Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitors’

Why diabetes patients should research carefully before buying.

Market America Takes Down Deceptive Income Claims in Response to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. November 2, 2020 A truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) investigation has found hundreds of atypical and exaggerated income claims made by multilevel marketing company Market America on its website and social…

College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams

Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.

USA Filing Government Imposter Scam

Tricking consumers into paying hundreds of dollars for services that are available for free.

FTC Files for Injunction as IML Shuts Down

Agency worries MLM defendants are dissipating assets.

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…

Revisiting Shinola’s Made in USA Claims Three Years after FTC Inquiry

In focusing on express claims, did the FTC overlook implied claims that convey the same message?