SmartPractice Ad Alert SmartPractice According to a warning letter from the FDA, the Danish company, SmartPractice, promoted an allergic contact dermatitis test kit called T.R.U.E. Test® without adequate potential risk information, including that the product…
Potiga Ad Alert Potiga The FDA has warned consumers that anti-seizure medication Potiga can cause blue discoloration of the skin and pigment changes in the eye, and that pigment changes in the eye can…
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When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural Consumer News When Natural is Really Just Mostly Natural What’s 96-98% natural supposed to mean, anyway?
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When is Zero Trans Fat Really Zero? Consumer News When is Zero Trans Fat Really Zero? You have probably seen the “0 grams trans fat” label on everything from spreads to chips at the supermarket. Trans fats are now known to raise your bad cholesterol, increasing…
Marketers exploit the aged with unproven brain-health claims Media Coverage Marketers exploit the aged with unproven brain-health claims Rick Schmitt, Newsweek
Arizona Mucho Mango Fruit Cocktail Class Action Arizona Mucho Mango Fruit Cocktail Allegations: Marketing beverages as “Vitamin C Fortified” in violation of FDA regulations and misleadingly marketing products as “All Natural”
SST Timed Release Metabolism and Other Performix Products Class Action SST Timed Release Metabolism and Other Performix Products Allegations: Deceptively marketing products using health claims while failing to include the federally-mandated disclaimer that such claims have not been approved by the FDA
E25Bio COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Class Action E25Bio COVID-19 Direct Antigen Rapid Tests Allegations: Falsely marketing COVID-19 tests as accurate and authorized by the FDA
Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash Ad Alert Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash How can a “fragrance free” product contain fragrance?
Nutrient Content Claims on Sprout Baby Foods Class Action Nutrient Content Claims on Sprout Baby Foods Allegations: Misleadingly representing the amount of certain nutrients in products when the FDA prohibits such claims on foods for children under two years of age
Penuma Class Action Penuma Allegations: Falsely marketing that the device and procedure are safe, effective, and FDA-cleared
Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids Press Release Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…
Garlique Healthy Blood Pressure Formula Ad Alert Garlique Healthy Blood Pressure Formula Where’s the science?
Gatorade Fit Class Action Gatorade Fit Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as “Real Healthy Hydration,” having “No Sugar Added,” and being an “Excellent Source of Vitamin A & C” without meeting the FDA’s requirements to make such…
Dietary Supplements Sold on Amazon Class Action Dietary Supplements Sold on Amazon Allegations: Promoting dietary supplements as if they are legal, safe and therapeutic when they are illegal and have not been approved by the FDA