Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing protein powder as vanilla and providing “clean nutrition”

Repellem and Eco-Friendly Trash Bags

Allegations: Falsely marketing trash bags as natural, bio-degradable, and eco-friendly

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2020

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.

Pepperidge Farm Golden Butter Crackers

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that butter is the only shortening ingredient when it isn’t

DG Infants’ Acetaminophen

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing infants’ medicine as different than children’s medicine when both contain the same amount of the same active ingredient

Prevagen: The Dismal Facts & Figures that Led to TINA.org’s Objection

Pending class-action settlement leaves consumers behind.

Ruffles Baked Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that sour cream is a flavoring ingredient when the sour cream flavor comes from an artificial ingredient

Neuriva

Allegations: Falsely marketing Neuriva supplements as “clinically proven” to improve “brain performance” when the company has no scientific or clinical proof that the supplements or ingredients in them provide the…

Greg Viegas

A network marketing coach doesn’t deliver on his (expensive) promises.

Nestle Toll House Premier White Chocolate Morsels

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as white chocolate

Compostable Plates and Bowls at The Kroger Co.

Allegations: Falsely marketing disposable plates and bowls as compostable

Prompted by TINA.org, Hand Sanitizer Maker Removes COVID-19 Claims

Company had claimed the key ingredient in its “system of protection” was proven to “kill” the coronavirus.

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.

A Growing List of Coronavirus Scams

A master list of known and alleged scams.

SEC Investment Adviser Rule Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the SEC regarding the use of testimonials in investment adviser marketing.

Savage X Fenty Deceptive Pricing

G-oops! TINA.org Finds Wellness Company in Violation of Court Order

Not even a court order can stop Goop from making deceptive health claims, a new TINA.org investigation finds.

Goddess Vaginal Detox Pearls

“You don’t need to detox … anything at all,” says an OB/GYN commenting on company’s outlandish claims.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…