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Goya Foods and Beverages

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Product of USA” when they contain ingredients that come from other countries

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers

Class Action

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Microwave Safe,” “Microwave Reheatable,” and “Freezer Safe”

Now Real Food Non-GMO Dextrose

Class Action

Now Real Food Non-GMO Dextrose

Allegations: Deceptively using slack-filled packaging

Wendy’s Menu Prices on Food-Ordering Apps

Ad Alert

Wendy’s Menu Prices on Food-Ordering Apps

The surprising way you may be paying more for delivery.

Food 4 Less of California

Class Action

Food 4 Less of California

Allegations: Falsely advertising products and packaging as recyclable

FTC Online Food Delivery Fees Comment

Regulatory/Congressional Actions

FTC Online Food Delivery Fees Comment

TINA.org submitted a comment to the FTC regarding its proposed rulemaking to address online food delivery fees.

Laird Superfood Subscriptions

Class Action

Laird Superfood Subscriptions

Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of subscriptions

Laird Superfood Protein Bars

Class Action

Laird Superfood Protein Bars

Allegations: Falsely marketing that protein is the most predominant macronutrient ingredient in products

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

Consumer News

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

TINA.org is currently tracking 70 class actions challenging claims that a variety of foods and beverages are truly vanilla.

Sale Prices of Walmart’s Weighted Foods

Class Action

Sale Prices of Walmart’s Weighted Foods

Allegations: Charging more than the advertised sale price of food that is priced based on weight

Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

Consumer News

Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

Searching for low carb foods in the aisles of your local supermarket is not as straightforward as you would think.

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

Consumer News

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Press Release

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020 Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Press Release

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Files FTC Complaint MADISON, CONN. January 23, 2018 – Despite a national advertising campaign showcasing patriotic imagery, highlighting its Boston headquarters, and heavily promoting its “Made in…

eHarmony: Where’s the Science?

Ad Alert

eHarmony: Where’s the Science?

UK ad watchdog tells dating site to dump “scientifically proven” claim.

Natural Joint Defence

Ad Alert

Natural Joint Defence

UK ad watchdog bans arthritis supplement’s health claims.

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

Press Release

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

Ad Watchdog’s Review Finds Persistent Issues MADISON, Conn., Oct. 26, 2015 — To help close an inquiry into false and deceptive Made in the USA claims on its website, Walmart assured…

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

Press Release

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…

Where’s the Star Ingredient?

Consumer News

Where’s the Star Ingredient?

How much of the featured ingredients are really in these foods?

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Press Release

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover

Revlon Makes Changes After Ad Watchdog Files Complaint MADISON, CONN. July 2, 2015 — Revlon has made dramatic changes to its marketing campaign for the Almay brand after a deceptive advertising…

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Goya Foods and Beverages

Rubbermaid TakeAlongs Food Storage Containers

Now Real Food Non-GMO Dextrose

Wendy’s Menu Prices on Food-Ordering Apps

Food 4 Less of California

FTC Online Food Delivery Fees Comment

Laird Superfood Subscriptions

Laird Superfood Protein Bars

By The Numbers: Vanilla Flavor Class-Action Lawsuits

Sale Prices of Walmart’s Weighted Foods

Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Gillette Engaged in Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

eHarmony: Where’s the Science?

Natural Joint Defence

Walmart Made in USA Misrepresentations Not Wiped Clean As Promised

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

Where’s the Star Ingredient?

‘Almay Simply American’ Slogan Gets a Makeover