BodyArmor SuperDrink

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as healthy and providing superior hydration

G Organic

No artificial flavors but be mindful of sugar in this new line of Gatorade organic drinks.

Toddler Formulas

These marketing claims have experts throwing a tantrum.

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

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

LG RESU Batteries for Homes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that batteries safely store energy to power homes when they are dangerous and have caused fires and property damage

NRG buying electricity and natural gas retailer for $300M

Michelle Caffrey, Philadelphia Business Journal

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain

New supplement line targets women with deceptive and illegal health claims.

Direct Selling Association is Honoring Ethics Code Violators According to TINA.org

MADISON, CONN. June 7, 2016–The Direct Selling Association (DSA), the national trade association for multi-level marketing companies, honors 22 companies that purportedly “serve as examples of direct selling at its…

eMug by eWater.com

Sometimes only one or two claims about a product seem suspicious. And then sometimes every single claim seems suspicious. The claims eWater.com makes about its eMug — only $84.50! —…

SevenPoint2 & CEO Boreyko Violating FTC Order

Alkaline MLM’s health claims add up to FTC consent order violations.

Maytag’s Centennial Washing Machines

SolarCity

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2018

Class-action settlements leave consumers behind.

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated.  What does that mean?  It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

What You Should Know about Vemma

Investigation reveals a number of questionable practices.

What You Should Know about Youngevity

TINA.org investigation finds inappropriate health and income claims.

BPI Sports

BPI Sports, a supplement company, discontinued some of its advertising claims after the claims were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…