One a Day Vitamin Health Claims in Contention

Watchdog group files suit over Bayer’s claims about vitamins’ ability to improve health.

Faux Fur a Marketing Faux Pas?

Neiman Marcus, others settle with FTC after marketing rabbit, raccoon, and other real fur as fakes.

TINA.org Notifies Automakers Deceptively Marketing Made in USA Vehicles

MADISON, CONN. November 7, 2022 – No Super Bowl is complete without at least one car commercial teeming with red, white and blue flags and blatant nods to Americana with…

VetriScience GlycoFlex Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing that products are “clinically proven” to treat joint problems in dogs and increase strength in their hind legs

TINA.org Files FTC & FDA Complaints Against Menopause Supplement Brands

An investigation into the menopause supplement industry by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has revealed a hotbed of deceptive advertising. The ad watchdog has amassed nearly 2,000 examples of problematic health…

FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996

A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions

Dinovite

The bottom line: check with your vet before starting your pet on any supplement.

Kibbles ‘n Bits

K9 Glucosamine

Canna-Pet

Company in the doghouse over unapproved drug claims for cannabis alternative.

Bravecto

Pet parents might be ticked off by this ad.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

Only Natural Pet Hemp Calming Support

Bravecto Flea and Tick Treatments for Pets

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

Kingdom Pets Chicken Jerky

Warner Brothers & PewDiePie Not Game to Disclose Influencer Marketing

MADISON, CONN.  Oct. 31, 2017 –Last November Warner Bros. entered into a final consent order with the FTC to settle charges related to a 2014 influencer marketing campaign for its Lord of…

The USA Trailer Store

Company touting U.S. manufacturing specializes in the piecing together of foreign parts.

Seven Ad Claim Pet Peeves

Pet owners, take note: These products may not be deserving of your doggie dollars.