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A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Consumer News A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Study finds consumers are served mislabeled fish.
Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page Consumer News Ad or Not? Melaleuca’s Bright and Shiny BBB Page It’s a BBB page like no other.
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Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls Media Coverage Tips on Getting Real Deals at Outlet Malls Lisa Lee Freeman, AARP
‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Consumer News ‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.
This Could Be the Last Pokémon Story You Read If… Media Coverage This Could Be the Last Pokémon Story You Read If… Benjamin Briscoe, WFMY News 2
Prices at Sherwin-Williams Class Action Prices at Sherwin-Williams Allegations: Charging customers more than the advertised list price by adding a surcharge at the cash register
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
Popeyes’ Chicken Tenders: Are They Really Tenders? Ad Alert Popeyes’ Chicken Tenders: Are They Really Tenders? TINA.org reader takes issue with Popeyes calling its breast strips “tenders.”
H&M’s Sustainability Profiles, Environmental Claims Ad Alert H&M’s Sustainability Profiles, Environmental Claims What’s sustainable about fast fashion?
Walmart’s Shelf Prices Class Action Walmart’s Shelf Prices Allegations: Charging consumers more than the price advertised on store shelves
Target’s Shelf Prices Class Action Target’s Shelf Prices Allegations: Charging consumers more than the price advertised on store shelves
‘No One OutPizzas the Hut’ Ad Alert ‘No One OutPizzas the Hut’ Objectively provable claim or silly slogan? Reader argues it’s the former.
Great Value Veggie Straws Class Action Great Value Veggie Straws Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives” when they contain a chemical preservative and a synthetic flavoring ingredient
Dollar General’s Shelf Prices Class Action Dollar General’s Shelf Prices Allegations: Charging consumers more than the price advertised on store shelves
Vapor Galleria Ad Alert Vapor Galleria This vaping ad seems to be making some pretty puffed-up claims.