TINA.org Investigation Reveals What You Should Know About Plexus

MADISON, CONN.  November 12, 2016 – Plexus Worldwide, an Arizona-based multilevel marketing (MLM) company that markets nutritional supplements, weight-loss, and personal care products, calls itself the “health and happiness” company that offers…

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

Williams-Sonoma must pay $3.2 million for falsely claiming products were “Made in the USA”

Eric Lagatta, USA Today

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against “Brain Training” Company Neurocore

MADISON, CONN. November 12, 2019 – Ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) has filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Neurocore, a “brain training” company with centers in Michigan…

TINA.org Reports Colgate, Tom’s of Maine to Regulators for Greenwashing

MADISON, CONN. Sept. 12, 2023—Colgate-Palmolive is deceptively marketing its Tom’s of Maine and Colgate toothpaste tubes as “recyclable” in violation of the FTC’s Green Guides, according to an investigation by…

Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids

MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…

CT company Potoo Solutions helps Amazon spot bogus reviews

Alexander Soule, CT Insider

TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer

MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online footwear and clothing retailer FabKids knows how to lure in…

Walmart to invest $350 billion in U.S. manufacturing

Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post

Controversial energy drink maker targets local students

Amber Hunt, Cincinnati Enquirer

Tom Horne campaign contributors prompt questions

J.T. Reid, AZ Central

Utah watchdog says it can’t disclose consumer complaints

Dan Harrie, The Salt Lake Tribune

Is Vitaminwater Worse Than Soda? Lawsuit Outcome Questioned

Madison company challenges Vitaminwater over labeling“

Katie Corrado, Fox 61

Parents complain: Drink company turning kids away from college

Morgan Loew, CBS 5 Arizona

Sometimes political fact-checking works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Here’s what can make the difference.

Michelle Amazeen, Washington Post

Almay Redesigns Slogan After Pressure by TINA.org

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800 to pitch products to Wal-Mart

Chris Bahn, Arkansas Online

What does “Made in USA” label really mean?

Amy Davis, KPRC 2 Houston

Marketing rules too lax on e-cigarettes, critics say

Amber Hunt, USA Today