Code Red Seven Ad Alert Code Red Seven This radio ad for a product called Code Red Seven makes it sound pretty miraculous. “David” was suffering from decreased libido due to his unhealthy lifestyle, but apparently Code Red…
Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumer News Be Wary of Health Ads with Amazing Claims Consumers are reminded that dietary supplements are regulated differently from drugs, which are approved by the FDA.
Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu Consumer News Germbullet and Others Won’t Save You from the Flu FDA cracks down on companies promoting flu aids that claim to combat the germs.
Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting Consumer News Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting What do you get when you market a “tastant” crystal as a surefire way to lose over 30 pounds in six months?
Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Consumer News Internet Scams: Avoiding Fraud on the World Wide Web Over 200 million people in the U.S. are now Internet users. Many of our daily activities – reading the news, watching movies, paying bills, buying products, and even catching up…
Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? Consumer Basics Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level? A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.
Oatly’s Environmental Claims Ad Alert Oatly’s Environmental Claims Oat milk company’s environmental claims come under fire.
XanRelax and Addall Class Action XanRelax and Addall Allegations: Misleadingly marketing XanRelax and Addall
The Vitamin Shoppe Garcinia Cambogia Extract Class Action The Vitamin Shoppe Garcinia Cambogia Extract Allegations: Falsely marketing that dietary supplements help “weight management” and “appetite control” when scientific evidence shows that the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits
Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims Consumer News Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.
CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims Consumer News CATrends: False and Misleading Protein Claims Brands named in litigation include SlimFast, Silk and Beyond Meat, among others.
Keto Snacks Class Action Keto Snacks Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “keto” when they contain ingredients that are not compatible with a ketogenic diet
EAA and Pre-Workout Powders Class Action EAA and Pre-Workout Powders Allegations: Falsely advertising dietary supplements
Member’s Mark Turmeric Curcumin Complex Class Action Member’s Mark Turmeric Curcumin Complex Allegations: Dietary supplements contain less turmeric, curcumin, and curcuminoids per serving than advertised
Solimo Melatonin Supplements Class Action Solimo Melatonin Supplements Allegations: Dietary supplements contain more melatonin than advertised
Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil Supplements Class Action Nature’s Bounty Fish Oil Supplements Allegations: Falsely marketing that dietary supplements promote “heart health” and provide various heart health benefits without scientific evidence to support such claims
Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries and Cranberry Bites Class Action Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries and Cranberry Bites Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy, wholesome, and meeting the USDA’s MyPlate dietary recommendations
‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers Blog ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and the World of Wellness Influencers Cautionary stories like Belle Gibson’s are not unique.
Ole Mexican Foods Xtreme Wellness Tortilla Wraps Class Action Ole Mexican Foods Xtreme Wellness Tortilla Wraps Allegations: Products contain more carbohydrates and calories and less dietary fibers than represented on product packaging
Pedigree Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Dog Kibble Class Action Pedigree Complete Nutrition Roasted Chicken and Vegetable Dog Kibble Allegations: Falsely marketing that products provide a “100% Complete & Balanced” diet for dogs