NAD Refers Lipozene Advertising to the FTC Ad Alert NAD Refers Lipozene Advertising to the FTC Agency to review dietary supplement’s weight-loss claims.
Debunking Drug Claims in Dr. Bronner’s Coconut Oil Ad Alert Debunking Drug Claims in Dr. Bronner’s Coconut Oil When a product doesn’t qualify as a drug, you can’t market it as such.
Provailen’s Treatment Claims Challenged Ad Alert Provailen’s Treatment Claims Challenged Dietary supplement Provailen is making bold statements regarding arthritis treatment. NAD refers to FTC for further review.
Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Ad Alert Hair Raising Claims by Morrocco Method Morrocco Method seems to be making some health claims here with no sign of FDA approval, maybe a hairy situation?
Pure Green Coffee Ad Alert Pure Green Coffee UPDATE 11/15/16: A U.S. district court judge has ordered that Pure Green Coffee pitchman Nicholas Congleton pay $30 million after the FTC alleged that Congleton deceived consumers using false weight-loss claims.…
Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus Ad Alert Nutronics Labs IGF-1 Plus What? Bambi to your rescue? Nutronics Labs claims that its deer antler sprays – such as IGF-1 Plus supplements – will provide consumers with many health benefits. Wait a second…
Neu Garcinia Cambogia – Every Day with Rachael Ad Alert Neu Garcinia Cambogia – Every Day with Rachael We saw this web ad: And we clicked on it, because that’s just what we do around here. The ad took us to a website that is supposed to look…
Thumbtack Ad Alert Thumbtack Thumbtack is a website that claims it’s “a new way to hire local services.” The site serves as an online cork board, where consumers can post help-wanted ads for caterers,…
HCG Platinum has to Drop Unsubstantiated Claims Ad Alert HCG Platinum has to Drop Unsubstantiated Claims Utah-based companies promised major weight-loss without any scientific basis.
Athlete Twitter Pages Ad Alert Athlete Twitter Pages Bryce Harper, 20-year-old outfielder for the Washington Nationals and the 2012 Rookie of the Year in the National League, has already starred in ads for car insurance and workout gear.…
Algaberry Ad Alert 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…
Purus Labs, Inc Ad Alert Purus Labs, Inc The FDA sent a warning letter to Formulife, Inc./Purus Labs, Inc., after the dietary supplement maker was found to be selling products containing DMAA, which has been banned by the…
Great Value Lactose Free Milk Ad Alert Great Value Lactose Free Milk A reader submitted the following tip concerning Great Value Lactose-Free Reduced Fat 2% Milk from Wal-Mart: We came across this after my wife consumed the Walmart brand Lactose Free milk…
Slimdia Diet Supplements Recalled Ad Alert Slimdia Diet Supplements Recalled P&J Trading is conducting a voluntary recall of Slimdia Revolution, a line of diet supplements. The supplements contain an ingredient called Sibutramine, which is an FDA-approved appetite suppressant to treat…
Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad Ad Alert Translating the Full Costs of the “Language Professors Hate Him” Ad The only thing that can be “absolutely guaranteed” is that there is no way to learn a new language in only 10 days. This ad links to a language-software website…
SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Ad Alert SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Recent inquiry takes aim at company’s “clinically proven” weight-loss claims, with a somewhat surprising result.
Whole Foods Grilled Over Its ‘No Antibiotics, Ever’ Beef Claim Ad Alert Whole Foods Grilled Over Its ‘No Antibiotics, Ever’ Beef Claim Consumers also have a beef with claim that meat is “animal welfare certified.”
Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Ad Alert Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Lawsuit alleges sandwich chain misleadingly markets “unlimited” drinks subscription.
United Airlines’ ‘Offset Your Flight’ Booking Option Ad Alert United Airlines’ ‘Offset Your Flight’ Booking Option United customers encouraged to “offset” their flight as airline CEO blasts such carbon offset projects.