Waiakea Volcanic Water

“Premium” bottled water actually comes from the tap, according to a Hawaiian water official.

Has Your College Student Been Recruited by a Questionable MLM?

Parents share their stories and experts offer tips on what families can do.

Are All Alcohol Ads Misleading?

I was surprised when I learned that there are no specific rules or regulations governing alcohol advertising on television.  While tobacco products are prohibited from advertising on TV altogether, it’s…

Self-regulation in the Alcohol Industry

The alcohol industry’s self-regulation efforts have historically focused on three main areas – drunk driving, underage drinking, and problem drinking – and have achieved what many observers say is a…

Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty

Lawsuit alleges sandwich chain misleadingly markets “unlimited” drinks subscription.

OWYN Pro Elite High Protein Shakes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “zero sugar” and assisting in weight loss without also including a disclaimer that products are not for weight control as is required by federal…

Texas Pete Hot Sauce

Texas Pete is not the first food or drink to have its origin marketing challenged in court.

Brain Juice

Think hard when considering this supplement’s cognitive claims.

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Blend

TINA.org reader takes issue with this product’s deceptive packaging.

CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles

Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to “do their part” and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.

CATrends: Toddler Formula

It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

Yeti Rambler Colster

Brew Dr. Kombucha

DJ Khaled’s Snapchat Sobers Up

The ‘King of Snapchat’ scales back promotion of alcohol following TINA.org investigation.

Red Bull

These Companies Should Get Coal in their Holiday Stockings

Some notable companies facing deceptive advertising claims.

Sparkling Ice Told Its Water Is Not that Bold

Self-regulatory body refers Talking Rain’s advertising claims to the FTC.

Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws?

A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.

GHOST ‘Deceptively’ Markets to Kids, Allege Ad Watchdogs

Brad Avery, BevNet