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MusclePharm Glutamine Dietary Supplement

MusclePharm Glutamine Dietary Supplement

In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against MusclePharm Corp. for allegedly falsely advertising the dietary supplement MusclePharm Glutamine. According to the complaint, the company markets the supplement as…

Vitamin Shoppe’s Garcinia Cambogia Extract Dietary Supplement

Class Action

Vitamin Shoppe’s Garcinia Cambogia Extract Dietary Supplement

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vitamin Shoppe for allegedly falsely advertising that its Garcinia Cambogia Extract dietary supplement effectively aids in “weight management” and “appetite control”…

Ultimate Acai Diet

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Ultimate Acai Diet

As heard on SiriusXM radio: Says the ad: “You’ll burn fat, control your appetite, and get an energy surge like never before. If you want to lose 10, 20,…

Keto Diet Shred Best Ketosis Drops

Class Action

Keto Diet Shred Best Ketosis Drops

Allegations: Falsely claiming that products support weight loss when scientific evidence does not support such claims

Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

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Kids’ Dietary Supplement Company Changes Deceptive Marketing

Following Investigation and Legal Effort by Ad Watchdog TINA.org MADISON, CT (October 7, 2013) — After ad watchdog TINA.org filed complaints about deceptive advertising, the maker of a dietary supplement…

Honey Badger BCAA Powder Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Honey Badger BCAA Powder Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “clean” and “natural” flavors when they contain artificial flavors

Weight Watchers Diet Ice Cream Bars

Class Action

Weight Watchers Diet Ice Cream Bars

January 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. October 2013: A federal…

FDA Stings ‘Bee Pollen’ Dietary Supplement

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FDA Stings ‘Bee Pollen’ Dietary Supplement

Agency issues warning to consumers not to use this product.

Pepsi One and Diet Pepsi

Class Action

Pepsi One and Diet Pepsi

March 2015: A federal judge granted Pepsico’s motion to dismiss this lawsuit finding, among other things, that the plaintiffs did not sufficiently plead causation and injury. The judge dismissed the…

Slimdia Diet Supplements Recalled

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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…

OxyElite Pro™ Dietary Supplements

Class Action

OxyElite Pro™ Dietary Supplements

December 2014: After the complaint was amended in May 2014, the named plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning that the complaint cannot be refiled. The reasons for the…

Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements

In April 2015, a federal judge granted final approval of a $500,000 settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Bayer. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2008, alleged…

Diet Drug Transfers Fat to Breasts and Tans Skin

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Diet Drug Transfers Fat to Breasts and Tans Skin

First reaction: totally gross. Second reaction: hello Photoshop!

Newsflash: News Sites Endorsing Diet Products May be Fake

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Newsflash: News Sites Endorsing Diet Products May be Fake

Move over before-and-after shots. Advertisers are now creating what appear to be legitimate news sites to shill bogus diet products. Claiming that weight loss supplements (A magical fruit that is…

Diet Snapple Peach Tea Drink Mix

Class Action

Diet Snapple Peach Tea Drink Mix

Allegations: False natural claims

Evlution BCAA Energy Powder Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Evlution BCAA Energy Powder Dietary Supplements

Allegations: False natural claims

Dakota Nutrition Elderberry Dietary Supplements

Class Action

Dakota Nutrition Elderberry Dietary Supplements

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that supplements contain an “Extra Strength” dose of elderberry, are high in antioxidants, and boost the immune system when they contain a small amount of elderberry, are…

Emergen-C Dietary Supplements