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FDA Tells KIND Bars to Lose ‘Healthy’ Claims

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FDA Tells KIND Bars to Lose ‘Healthy’ Claims

FDA says some KIND bars pack too much saturated fat to be advertised as “healthy” snack.

Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions

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Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions

Here’s what you need to know before you apply for a reverse mortgage.

Hatchimals

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Hatchimals

In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Spin Master for allegedly deceptively marketing Hatchimals (interactive stuffed animals that are supposed to hatch from colorful, spotted eggs) when, in…

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

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Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.

Nix Ultra Lice Treatment

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Nix Ultra Lice Treatment

Company declines to comply with NAD recommendation that it nix claims that its product “kills” lice.

TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims

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TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims

In whose health? We sum up some suspect claims at the In Goop Health inaugural wellness summit.

2017 Collection

Evidence

2017 Collection

A TINA.org investigation has catalogued more than 50 instances in which Goop claims, either expressly or implicitly, that its products – or third-party products that it promotes – can treat,…

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

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Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

MADISON, CONN. August 23, 2017 – With Goop, actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has created a wellness empire based on unconventional products such as yoni eggs, Shaman-inspired medicine bags, and crystal therapy…

The InfraMat Pro

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The InfraMat Pro

Marketer of heating pad has the stones to make some pretty hot health claims.

Parent’s Choice Organic Rice Rusks

Class Action

Parent’s Choice Organic Rice Rusks

In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Walmart for allegedly failing to disclose that Parent’s Choice Organic Rice Rusks contain milk and eggs. (Kelly et al v. Wal-Mart…

Amid Goop’s Mixed Signals, TINA.org Repeats Call for Regulatory Action

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Amid Goop’s Mixed Signals, TINA.org Repeats Call for Regulatory Action

Wellness site continues to deceive consumers as it figures out how it wants to project itself to the world.

California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

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California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

MADISON, CONN. September 5, 2018 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a stipulated final judgment with Goop for using unsubstantiated health…

TINA’s Take: Netflix Rewards Goop’s False Advertising with New Series

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TINA’s Take: Netflix Rewards Goop’s False Advertising with New Series

TINA.org anxiously awaits the Goop-y claims that lay in store.

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

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Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

In order to establish the age of Ryan ToysReview’s target audience, TINA.org conducted an appraisal of every video published on the YouTube channel between January 1 and July 31, 2019,…

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

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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.

Quaker Oats Products

Class Action

Quaker Oats Products

February 2019: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…

TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients

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TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients

TINA.org joins push for more transparency in food labeling.

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FDA Tells KIND Bars to Lose ‘Healthy’ Claims

Reverse Mortgage Ads Can Leave Consumers with False Impressions

Hatchimals

Agora Still Using Deception and Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors

Nix Ultra Lice Treatment

TINA’s Take: Up Close with some Goopy Health Claims

2017 Collection

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

The InfraMat Pro

Parent’s Choice Organic Rice Rusks

Amid Goop’s Mixed Signals, TINA.org Repeats Call for Regulatory Action

California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

TINA’s Take: Netflix Rewards Goop’s False Advertising with New Series

Ryan’s Videos and Target Audience

Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds

Quaker Oats Products

TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients