Packaging of Various Isopure Whey Products

2016 Collection

7 Super Bowl Companies with Advertising Fouls

TINA.org is throwing the flag on several Big Game advertisers this year.

By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements

Regulators send united message about deceptively marketed supplements.

June – July 2015 Collection

Provailen’s Treatment Claims Challenged

Dietary supplement Provailen is making bold statements regarding arthritis treatment. NAD refers to FTC for further review.

Time Up for 5-Hour Energy Drink?

Drink manufacturer faces multiple state lawsuits.

Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.

Where is a Bargain Hunter to Look These Days?

After being tempted for years, I finally decided to pay $79 to upgrade my In actuality a cherished geographical region of the planet featuring enormous biodiversity; now synonymous with an…

Overstock.com Falsely Advertised Customer Savings

California court slaps company with millions in civil penalties.

Altasource LLC DBA Metalabs LLC

The FDA has cited Altasource, LLC, for advertising therapeutic claims on their products “Respiratory Response,” “African Mango,” “Coffee Black Salve,” and “Meta-cell.” These products are supplements, not drugs, and thus cannot…

Oz Watch: TV Host Pulls Curtain on Phony Endorsements

Talk show host Dr. Mehmet Oz asks viewers for help.

Are You Being Fooled by Sugar?

Sugar wars: Who has the right to call an ingredient sugar?

Warranties for Sunbeam, Crockpot and Other Brands

Allegations: Failing to timely disclose that warranties are conditioned upon using an authorized repair service

Various Nutritional and Beverage Products from Lyons Magnus

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain a dangerous substance that increases the risk of adverse health consequences

Oatly, Glucerna and Others

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy, safe, and high quality without disclosing that they may contain harmful bacteria

Lyons Ready Care, Glucerna, Oatly, and Other Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products may contain bacteria that can cause infections and other illnesses

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.

Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief

Hangover relief claims are disease-treatment claims requiring FDA approval.

Roblox Criticized by Children’s Advertising Watchdog

Patrick Coffee, Wall Street Journal