After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Blog After IMMA’s ‘Breakthrough’ Convention, It’s Time To Break Up Seven things TINA.org learned from attending MLM’s three-day event virtually.
Panera’s Charged Lemonade Ad Alert Panera’s Charged Lemonade Following lawsuit, chain adds more detailed disclosures about caffeine content.
MedStar Health Class Action MedStar Health Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects patients’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023
OnStar Smart Driver and Smart Driver+ Class Action OnStar Smart Driver and Smart Driver+ Allegations: Failing to disclose that data regarding consumers’ driving behavior collected by OnStar is shared with third parties
Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink Class Action Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavor comes from vanilla when the ingredients list shows that the flavor comes from unspecified “Natural Flavor”
Starkist Tuna’s Dolphin Safe Representations Class Action Starkist Tuna’s Dolphin Safe Representations Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Dolphin Safe”
The Heart-Check Mark on StarKist Products Ad Alert The Heart-Check Mark on StarKist Products Paid endorsement? Check.
TriStar Income Claims Database Evidence TriStar Income Claims Database TINA.org investigation reveals misleading income claims used to market MLM opportunity.
Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate Class Action Starbucks Cold Brew Concentrate Allegations: Coffee products contain fewer servings than advertised
Starbucks French Roast Ground Arabica Coffee Class Action Starbucks French Roast Ground Arabica Coffee Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “100% Arabica Coffee” when they contain added potassium
Starbucks Sprouted Grain Bagel Class Action Starbucks Sprouted Grain Bagel Allegations: Misleadingly marketing bagels as “Sprouted Grain” when they are made primarily with non-sprouted grains
Starbucks Decaffeinated Coffees Class Action Starbucks Decaffeinated Coffees Allegations: Falsely marketing that the company respects human rights and uses sustainable practices
Morningstar Farms VEGGIE Products Class Action Morningstar Farms VEGGIE Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “veggie”
CATrends: Fake White Chocolate Consumer News CATrends: Fake White Chocolate Stocking stuffer alert: These “white chocolate” treats are allegedly missing key ingredients.
TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma Consumer News TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.