“SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes Ad Alert “SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes Nickelodeon ran ads for its “SpongeBob” Splashpants Sweepstakes, which directed children to a website where they could enter a sweepstake with the grand prize of a Nickelodeon Cruise featuring SpongeBob…
LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Ad Alert LEGO Lord of the Ring Pirate Ship Ambush Perhaps you’ve braved the Paths of the Dead under the White Mountains and summoned the oathbreakers, the Dead Men of Dunharrow cursed by Isildur to remain in Middle-earth after failing…
Mall Girl Ad Alert Mall Girl The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU, or the Children’s Advertising Review Unit, keeps tabs on advertising directed at children, and issues recommendations to advertisers when ads are deceptive or target…
Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims Ad Alert Young Living Distributor Violates Law with COVID Claims TINA.org alerts regulator to unsubstantiated claims.
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief Ad Alert Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief Hangover relief claims are disease-treatment claims requiring FDA approval.
Panera’s Charged Lemonade Ad Alert Panera’s Charged Lemonade Following lawsuit, chain adds more detailed disclosures about caffeine content.
‘Forever Chemicals’ in Band-Aids Ad Alert ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Band-Aids Lawsuit alleges environmental claims don’t stick.
Alani Nu Balance Ad Alert Alani Nu Balance Supplement company says product is not a “fertility supplement.” Its marketing says otherwise.
Pottery Barn Kids Ad Alert Pottery Barn Kids E-commerce site changes pricing tactics in response to a TINA.org inquiry into back-to-school deals.
Lifetrients (formerly known as NourishLife) Ad Alert Lifetrients (formerly known as NourishLife) Supplement company previously sued by the FTC deceptively claims in recent email products defend against the coronavirus.
Sea & Ski Ad Alert Sea & Ski Sunscreen’s return to the market hits a snag as ad claims are referred to regulators.
Bang Energy Drinks Ad Alert Bang Energy Drinks Monster challenges competitor’s disease-treatment claims.
Neurolumen Ad Alert Neurolumen Brochure for medical device targeted military members with illegal claims to treat PTSD, among other diseases.
Pathogen Defense, Other APS BioGroup Supplements Ad Alert Pathogen Defense, Other APS BioGroup Supplements Products’ labeling comes under attack.
Hot Shot Bedbug Products Ad Alert Hot Shot Bedbug Products You’ve heard the phrase before: “Don’t Let The Bedbugs Bite.” But do products that make the promise to fight the creepy crawlers really get rid of them? Spectrum Brands Holdings,…
Fisher-Price Dancin’ Tunes Music Mat Ad Alert Fisher-Price Dancin’ Tunes Music Mat Product packaging depicts a mat size that is out of tune with reality.