Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream

Allegations: Falsely marketing the exclusive flavoring ingredient is vanilla when most of the flavor does not come from vanilla beans

Consumer Alert: Hair Growth Products

Supplement and serum companies are targeting consumers experiencing hair loss.

Talenti Gelato

Ingredients contradict claims that frozen dessert is ‘non-GMO, vegan and gluten-free.’

Breyers Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

In May 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavoring ingredient in Breyers Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream is vanilla when, according to plaintiffs,…

Breyers Delights Ice Cream

In May 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly deceptively advertising Breyers Delights ice creams. Specifically, plaintiffs allege that the company misleadingly markets the products as “light”…

Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream

In April 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever United States, Inc. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the flavor in Breyers Natural Vanilla Ice Cream comes from vanilla when,…

Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims

“Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health?  Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…

Packaging of Degree, Dove and Axe

In August 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for a…

Pond’s Rejuveness

In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Unilever for allegedly failing to disclose that its Pond’s Rejuveness anti-aging moisturizers contain mercury, an alleged toxin that can cause severe…

Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash

Most Deceptive Ads of 2023

Some of the worst ads TINA.org covered this year.

Olay Ultra Moisture Beauty Bar

When did the soap game get so dirty?

Product Placement

Products that pop up in movies and television shows are often there for specific advertising reasons.

How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.

Suave Professionals Keratin

An August 2012 class action against Unilever alleges that it falsely advertised its Suave Professionals Keratin Infusion 30 Day Smoothing Kit as a product that would smooth hair and coat…

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

Dove Men ‘Plant-Based Care’

Spoiler: It’s not so much the overall care that is plant-based but rather specific moisturizing ingredients.

Divi Scalp Serum

Divi isn’t the only company that advertises its products can grow hair and prevent hair loss, in violation of the law.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.