TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Consumer News TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas Enjoy these tidings of deceptive advertising and questionable products.
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.
It’s All about the Pork Consumer News It’s All about the Pork Bacon, pork and dogs: A rundown of false advertising lawsuits, hidden meat, and more.
Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Consumer News Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Tainted products pose serious health risks.
Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women Consumer News Report: Crisis Pregnancy Center Ads Misleading Women Centers deceive women by implying that they provide or refer for abortion, report claims.
Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations Consumer News Vemma Frenzy Ends: Judge Limits Vemma’s Operations Court concludes Vemma likely operating a pyramid scheme.
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.
E-Cigarette Criteria Consumer News E-Cigarette Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Consumer News Regulators: Pension Advance Companies Deceived Veterans Lawsuit alleges retirees were duped into borrowing against pensions.
MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits Consumer News MLMs Tap College Campuses for Recruits MLM and pyramid scheme experts say more must be done to educate and raise student awareness.
What You Should Know about Thrive Consumer News What You Should Know about Thrive Is this company, Le-Vel, on the level?
Where’s the Star Ingredient? Consumer News Where’s the Star Ingredient? How much of the featured ingredients are really in these foods?
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.
Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Consumer News Support the Troops: Is This an Ad? Heartfelt patriotism or “patriotism for profit”? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell.
Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims Consumer News Walmart Website Riddled with Deceptive Made in USA Claims TINA.org investigation finds more than 100 USA labeling errors.
What Would Dad Like? Beware of these Promised Perks Consumer News What Would Dad Like? Beware of these Promised Perks It’s not always easy choosing the perfect Father’s Day gift and these ad claims don’t help.
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.
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.
Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Consumer News Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.
Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Consumer News Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.