MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest Consumer News MyPillow Pledges to Put Unsubstantiated Health Claims to Rest TINA.org calls out cure-all pillow marketing.
Ad or Not? David O. Russell’s ‘Joy’ Consumer News Ad or Not? David O. Russell’s ‘Joy’ “HSN Queen” Joy Mangano leverages box-office hit with expansion into retail.
Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC Consumer News Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC Pandas everywhere said “I told you so” when the FTC charged four national retailers with mislabeling rayon fabric as bamboo.
Sunshine Report: State-by-State Access to Consumer Complaints Consumer News Sunshine Report: State-by-State Access to Consumer Complaints #SunshineWeek: Find out which states should do more to give consumers information on complaints filed against businesses.
Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean Consumer News Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean TINA.org to FTC: Walmart lied.
FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Consumer News FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.
FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway Consumer News FTC Pyramid Cases Post-Amway See the FTC’s track record when it comes to pyramid cases.
FDA Pulls Four Cigarette Brands Off Market Consumer News FDA Pulls Four Cigarette Brands Off Market One of the brands whose sales were halted is popular among youth smokers.
Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims Consumer News Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.
Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Consumer News Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.
Ronaldo’s Homeless Stunt: Is This an Ad? Consumer News Ronaldo’s Homeless Stunt: Is This an Ad? Ronaldo may very well be “a decent man” but this viral video is more ad than not.
US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing Consumer News US Senator Urges FTC to Step Up Made in USA Policing Letter to agency follows TINA.org complaint to FTC regarding USA misrepresentation on Walmart.com.
3 Ways Citibank Misled Consumers Consumer News 3 Ways Citibank Misled Consumers Citibank’s shady credit card practices leads to $700 million in customer refunds.
TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC Consumer News TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.
‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover Consumer News ‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover Changes come after TINA.org files complaint.
VEMMA Distributors: FOCUS on Facts, Not Hype Consumer News VEMMA Distributors: FOCUS on Facts, Not Hype Tallying up the real figures behind Vemma’s business opportunity.
Herbalife Class-Action Settlement By the Numbers Consumer News Herbalife Class-Action Settlement By the Numbers Here’s the breakdown of the $17.5 million settlement pie.
There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site Consumer News There’s More to Guess at Than Just Age with this Site Conflicting information on homepage and terms of service page muddles policy.
FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Consumer News FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Eight products found to have BMPEA and 17 products contain DMBA, both amphetamine-like stimulants.
Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Consumer News Group Challenges Rainforest Alliance Earth-Friendly Seal of Approval Nonprofit says certification label appearing on such goods as Chiquita bananas misleads consumers.