GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut Consumer News GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut First state to pass law, but it comes with caveats.
Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Consumer News Nutritionist Pushes Ban on Energy Drink Ads to Kids Online petition gaining steam as energy drink makers come under scrutiny.
Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition Consumer News Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition Diary industry petitions FDA over sweeteners.
Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Consumer News Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?
Great Britain Slims Diet Claims Consumer News Great Britain Slims Diet Claims Here’s the skinny on what diet ads can no longer say in the UK.
Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting Consumer News Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting What do you get when you market a “tastant” crystal as a surefire way to lose over 30 pounds in six months?
Weekly Legal Roundup Blog Weekly Legal Roundup During the week of February 4, 2013, digestion, food, and make-up bubbled to the top of the legal I-think-you’re-lying-to-me landscape. Three new false advertising class actions were filed: Maybelline was…
LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks Ad Alert LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.
Seeking the Truth in Food Labels Consumer News Seeking the Truth in Food Labels When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …
True Costs of Food Lovers Fat Loss System Ad Alert True Costs of Food Lovers Fat Loss System This television ad for the Food Lovers Fat Loss System is filled with misleading statements and atypical weight loss results. It emphasizes the delicious foods you can continue to eat…
Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work Blog Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work Let’s face it. As a nation, we are getting fatter. In fact, we’re so fat that manufacturers had to widen revolving doors from 10 feet to 12 feet to accommodate…
Ryan Kaji, 9, earns $29.5m as this year’s highest-paid YouTuber Media Coverage Ryan Kaji, 9, earns $29.5m as this year’s highest-paid YouTuber Rupert Neate, The Guardian
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MiO Water Enhancer Flavoring Products Class Action MiO Water Enhancer Flavoring Products Allegations: False natural claims
Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Class Action Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Allegations: Falsely marketing Chobani Complete Low-Fat Greek Yogurt
Nissin Teriyaki Beef Chow Mein Class Action Nissin Teriyaki Beef Chow Mein Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing no added MSG when ingredients in them contain MSG
Spice Island’s and Tone’s Herbs and Spices Class Action Spice Island’s and Tone’s Herbs and Spices Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain toxic heavy metals