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…

Gillette’s Implied Made in the USA Claims

The U.S. flag features prominently in this Gillette ad despite the fact that many of its products aren’t “Made in the USA.”

TINA’s Take: Meat Labeled ‘Product of USA’

Proposed rule seeks to address consumer confusion about U.S.-origin claims for meat.

Sales on RugsUSA

Allegations: Falsely advertising discounts

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

‘Almay Simply American’ Simply Not True

TINA.org investigation finds that a vast majority of the company’s cosmetics do not fit the legal standard for Made in USA.

TINA.org to USDA: ‘Product of USA’ Meat Should Actually Be From the US

TINA.org submits comment regarding the need for a labeling rule that makes sense.

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020  Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.

Pottery Barn Kids Database

Craftsman

COMPRESSOR-USA logo may give consumers the wrong impression.

Red Wing Shoes

To find out where these “Made in USA” boots are truly made, you really need to think outside the (shoe)box.

Kia’s ‘Made in America’ Claims Not Fit for Office

President’s Day ad botches what it means to be Made in the USA.

Roka’s Handbuilt in USA Claims

Eyewear company makes marketing changes following FTC inquiry.

VIN History USA’s ‘Free’ VIN Report

TINA.org discovers some roadblocks to unlocking this purportedly free offer.

UV Sanitizer USA

When it comes to UV devices and COVID-19, there is no magic wand.

Orijen and Acana Dog Foods

Kenall Lighting

Company sees that light after FTC inquiry into its made in the USA claims.

Ad or Not? USA Today and Primerica

Company tweet muddies sponsored content.