Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking

Corrective ad agreement comes eight years after originally ordered.

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…

Time Freedom Is The New Financial Freedom

Why the MLM industry should avoid the term.

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

Revised 2019 Sprinter Marketing

DealDash’d: A Losing Bet for Consumers

Investigation finds company is using deceptive marketing to lure consumers to an illegal gambling site.

Hairburst

Influencer’s lack of disclosure in Instagram post for hair vitamin may only be part of the problem.

Deceptive Wine Ratings Displays Plague CT Liquor Stores

TINA.org investigation finds ratings don’t match vintage of bottles sold on store shelf.

Ad Watchdog Calls Out Broadcast Networks for Airing Deceptive Ads

TINA.org Urges Better Screening MADISON, CONN., January 19, 2016 – Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), has put major broadcast networks on notice regarding deceptive advertising. The ad watchdog alerted ABC,…

TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC

False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.

Lactaid Dietary Supplements

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

Bakery Goods at The Fresh Market

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

CATrends: Benzene in Sunscreen Products

Lawsuits allege labeling fails to disclose sunscreen products contain carcinogen.

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

Sleep Walker and Red Dawn Liquid

Allegations: Failing to disclose that dietary supplements contain ingredients that are dangerous and not approved by the FDA

Leaf Face Masks

Allegations: Falsely advertising masks as FDA approved and made in USA, among other things

Bimbo Bakeries

Health Claims on GNC Dietary Supplements

CATrends: Fake White Chocolate

Stocking stuffer alert: These “white chocolate” treats are allegedly missing key ingredients.

Attune Food Products