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Betty Lou’s Protein Shakes

Class Action

Betty Lou’s Protein Shakes

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain more protein than they actually do

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Tylenol, TheraFlu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing medicines as nasal decongestants

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

Class Action

Several Brands of Flushable Wipes

In December 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against several manufacturers of flushable wipes – specifically, Costco, CVS, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, Target, Walgreens, and Walmart – for allegedly falsely…

Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, NyQuil, Theraflu, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Class Action

NyQuil, Tylenol, Sudafed, Mucinex, and Several Store Brands

Allegations: Falsely marketing that medicines treat nasal congestion

Unapproved Eye Products

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Unapproved Eye Products

FDA targets companies selling eye drops illegally marketed to treat conditions like pink eye.

CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

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CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Meds Falsely Marketed as Nasal Decongestants

An FDA panel’s recent findings has led to a flood of lawsuits.

Various Dry Shampoos

Class Action

Various Dry Shampoos

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene

Ovulation Test Kits

Class Action

Ovulation Test Kits

Allegations: Falsely advertising the accuracy of ovulation test kits

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Sudafed, Tylenol, and Other Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as decongestants

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2016

Here’s what we accomplished in 2016 with your help.

April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms

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April Fools: How Some Companies Prank Consumers with Common Marketing Terms

These definitions are a joke.

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Class Action

Several Brands of Cold and Flu Medicines

Allegations: Falsely marketing that phenylephrine products treat congestion and other cold and flu symptoms

CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

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CATrends: Rapid Release Pain Relief Medications

These claims are tough to swallow.

TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims

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TINA.org to FTC: Prevagen is Making Unsupported Memory Claims

Investigation finds no competent evidence to support memory improvement claims and FTC files a lawsuit.

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

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FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated 10 million Americans predicted to develop some form of brain…

Prevagen’s Fishy Memory Claims Under Fire by Federal Regulators