Waiakea Volcanic Water

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

Rubbermaid

This made in the USA claim might not be dishwasher-safe.

Walmart Pledges to Sell American-Made Products

Walmart has recently pledged to buy an additional $50 billion in American-made products in the next 10 years.

Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia

Allegations: Falsely marketing fish as “sustainably sourced”

Not So Sweet: The Deceptive Marketing of Candy

Sometimes the trick is the treat.

Mrs. Paul’s and Van De Kamp’s Seafood Products

Allegations: Falsely marketing seafoods as sustainable

Bumble Bee Seafoods

Allegations: Falsely marketing seafoods as sustainable

Great Value and Sam’s Choice Seafood

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as sustainable

Kubota’s Made in USA Claims

Holy crop.

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

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

How Causewashing Deceives Consumers

For decades, brands have been supporting causes — or rather pretending to support causes — to boost sales.

Fairlife Milk Products

Paparazzi Accessories Quietly Removes Lead and Nickel-Free Claim

Claim had appeared on an about page on jewelry MLM’s website.

Breaking Down the Relationship between Brands and Teens

Today’s teenagers are uniquely positioned in the marketing world.

New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law

TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker’s deceptive made in the USA claims.

Poland Spring ORIGIN

Poland Spring charges consumers a premium for its ORIGIN water. What are they getting in return?

Walmart Still Deceptively Marketing Made in USA, TINA.org Reports Company to FTC (Again)

MADISON, CONN. January 20, 2021 – With two years to go on a 10-year commitment to purchase $250 billion in products supporting American jobs, a new investigation by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org)…

Naples Soap Company

From “cruelty free” to “Made in the USA,” TINA.org finds personal care company’s marketing awash with questionable labels.

Chocolate in Starbucks, Mars, and The Quaker Oats Company Products

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that cocoa has been harvested following ethical and environmentally responsible standards

Ducktrap River of Maine Smoked Salmon Products

Allegations: False natural, origin, and environmentally-friendly claims