Ghost Brands Ghost TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center found energy drink company using multifaceted deceptive marketing campaign directed at minors.
Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Consumer News Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?
BodyArmor Ad Alert BodyArmor Sports drink company’s Haterade-fueled ad claims head to FTC for further review.
Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe Consumer News Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe Nutrition supplement affiliate marketing company facing scrutiny overseas.
Rowdy Energy Drink Class Action Rowdy Energy Drink Allegations: Falsely marketing drinks as containing no preservatives or artificial flavors
Kroger Sparkling Water Beverages Class Action Kroger Sparkling Water Beverages Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that the flavors in waters come from fruits without disclosing that the drinks contain the artificial flavoring ingredient malic acid
OWYN Pro Elite High Protein Shakes Class Action 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…
Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Ad Alert Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Lawsuit alleges sandwich chain misleadingly markets “unlimited” drinks subscription.
G Organic Ad Alert G Organic No artificial flavors but be mindful of sugar in this new line of Gatorade organic drinks.
BodyArmor SuperDrink Class Action BodyArmor SuperDrink Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as healthy and providing superior hydration
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.
Energy Drink Industry Marketing Industries Energy Drink Industry Marketing TINA.org and the Rudd Center investigated marketing tactics used by the energy drink industry and urged more than 40 companies to review their marketing.
Dr. Brown’s Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups Class Action Dr. Brown’s Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe, BPA free, and suitable for babies and young children when harmful microplastics are released into food and drinks when the products are heated
Panera’s Charged Lemonade Ad Alert Panera’s Charged Lemonade Following lawsuit, chain adds more detailed disclosures about caffeine content.
CSPI gets go-ahead for class action against Vitaminwater Consumer News CSPI gets go-ahead for class action against Vitaminwater A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit concerning misleading health claims made by vitaminwater can proceed as a class action. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)…
Lone River Ranch Water Class Action Lone River Ranch Water Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as ranch water when the ingredient lists show that the drinks do not contain any tequila and contain an added sweetener
Fanta Piña Colada Class Action Fanta Piña Colada Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as containing “100% Natural Flavors”
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022 Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.