Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs

Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.

Algaberry

The FDA sent a warning letter to Algaen Corporation over the marketing of their dietary supplement Algaberry earlier this year. The FDA determined that Algaen was advertising Algaberry as an…

Aussie Smokers Getting Eyeful with Each Inhale

Down Under smokers are getting a mouthful of warnings with their cigarettes.

Kevin Trudeau – one heck of a salesman or one heck of a liar?

Self-described “consumer advocate” and “exposer of corporate and government corruption,” this convicted felon lost the latest round in his decade long battle with the FTC.  On November 29, 2011, the…

Dark & Lovely Hair Relaxers

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including endometriosis, abnormalities in reproductive organs, and various cancers

Dark & Lovely, Motions, Organica Root Stimulator, and Olive Oil Relaxer

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain ingredients that increase the risk of adverse health effects, including cancer

L’Oréal and Soft Sheen Hair Straighteners and Relaxers

Allegations: Misrepresenting products as safe when they contain chemicals that increase the risk of cancer

Listerine Cool Mint Antiseptic Mouthwash

Allegations: Failing to warn consumers that regularly using the product causes the proliferation of certain cancer-causing bacteria

Pedialyte

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe and healthy when they contain sucralose, which is a sugar alternative that increases the risk of diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer

AdvoCare Health Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.

Canine Care in the Doghouse over Drug Claims

Federal agency’s warning letter concerns the marketing of the company’s Tumexal product.

Vemma Affiliates’ Health Claims Violate FTC Order

Top affiliates touting that products can treat everything from psoriasis to ADD.

Alkaline Water Plus

Are there really any benefits to drinking alkaline water?

Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose that powders contain a dangerous ingredient

Dr. Richard Gerhauser

Doctor pitches bogus health treatments in violation of federal order.

TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns

MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing giant Monument & Cathedral Holdings, better known as Agora, and…

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

CATrends: Phthalates in Boxed Macaroni and Cheese

Lawsuits against Kraft and Annie’s mac and cheese allege brands fail to disclose harmful chemical ingredients.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2020

Looking back at 2020.

Cel MD Skin and Hair Loss Products