TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021 Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.
Nestle’s “No GMO Ingredients” Certification Class Action Nestle’s “No GMO Ingredients” Certification In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nestle USA for allegedly misleadingly marketing that an independent third party certifies products – including Lean Cuisine Marketplace frozen dinners and…
Starbucks Stores Class Action Starbucks Stores November 2020: A federal judge dismissed all of the claims When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. concluding that the plaintiffs failed to allege that Starbucks…
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2023 Class-action settlements that left consumers behind this year.
What’s Magic about this Ingredient in Energy Drinks? Blog What’s Magic about this Ingredient in Energy Drinks? Your browser does not support the video tag. Shocking news flash: the “energy” from energy drinks comes from caffeine, and not the other fluffy ingredients, such as the “B vitamins…
Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? Consumer News Does Dr. Oz Belong on Our Wall of Shame? America’s favorite TV doctor has been up to some questionable practices.
Energy Drink Companies Under Legal Attack Consumer News Energy Drink Companies Under Legal Attack What you should know about some of the industry’s top brands, including Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy.
Buy It Now Feature Evidence Buy It Now Feature DealDash believes that its “Buy it Now” feature, which allows those who lose an auction to buy the same item at inflated DealDash prices and get all the bids they…
Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumer News 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.
Non-Dairy Creamers Ad Alert Non-Dairy Creamers These products contain an ingredient that may surprise you.
Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate Class Action Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate Allegations: Coffee products contain fewer servings than advertised
eMug by eWater.com Ad Alert eMug by eWater.com Sometimes only one or two claims about a product seem suspicious. And then sometimes every single claim seems suspicious. The claims eWater.com makes about its eMug — only $84.50! —…
FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer News FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.
TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark Consumer News TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.
Ad or Not? SNL & Dunkin’ Donuts Consumer News Ad or Not? SNL & Dunkin’ Donuts Funny sketch or funny ad?
Made in USA Misrepresentations Evidence Made in USA Misrepresentations Below are 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Target.com found by TINA.org in the spring of 2017. Target.com v. Manufacturer Information # Product Target.com Product Packaging /…