TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019 It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.
Bang Energy Drinks Ad Alert Bang Energy Drinks Monster challenges competitor’s disease-treatment claims.
PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements Class Action PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements
Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200 Class Action Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200
Methylsynephrine (Oxilofrine) Supplements Ad Alert Methylsynephrine (Oxilofrine) Supplements FDA warning letters take aim at banned stimulant.
9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day Consumer News 9 Earth-Friendly Claims to Watch Out for This Earth Day Green marketing claims you should think twice about.
Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? Ad Alert Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? FTC warns mouthguard retailers to review concussion protection claims made online.
Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection Ad Alert Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection Riddell claimed their helmets could reduce its user’s chances of suffering a concussion, but no helmet can prevent concussions.
GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ Ad Alert GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ TINA.org reader flags “ultimate apples to oranges” comparison.
Skull Smash Ad Alert Skull Smash FDA sniffs out unapproved claims company’s smelling salts increase alertness, focus, and more.
Powerade Class Action Powerade Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Optics Outfitter Ad Alert Optics Outfitter Why this eyewear company’s advertised “starting” prices may not be 20/20.