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.

Heyday Chargers

Allegations: Misleadingly represents that the chargers have “high charging speed” when the chargers break and stop working due to a defect

Credit Karma

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

CATrends: Graham Crackers Made with White Flour

Class-action lawsuits allege these snacks are graham crackers in name only.

Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry

TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”

Not So American-Made

In honor of the Fourth of July, a reminder that not all “USA-made” products meet the legal definition.

Despite Boston-Made Claims, Many Gillette Products Wicked Imported

TINA.org files FTC complaint over Gillette’s false and deceptive Made in the USA claims.

Bargain Hunters Beware: Is it Really a Sale?

Five top retailers who have gotten into hot water over pricing issues.

Deceptive Ads

TINA.org’s investigation cataloged a sampling of over 100 DealDash advertisements, including television commercials, online ads, and social media posts (published by DealDash between 2016 and 2017), each one containing one or…

Up & Up Toddler Next Stage Milk Drink Powders

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “nutritionally appropriate” for children older than 12 months

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…

Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track”

Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?

Various Dry Shampoos

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene

Several Brands of Frozen Waffles and Pancakes

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products are contaminated with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes

2023 Reasonable Consumer Quiz

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April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms

These definitions are a joke.

Sudafed, CVS, Advil, Up & Up, Signature Care, Equate, and Tylenol Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

Sunrise Growers Frozen Fruit Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a bacterium that could lead to serious adverse health consequences