By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Made in the USA Class-Action Lawsuits A closer look at the who, what, where, when, and why.
CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives Consumer News CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives Class-action lawsuits target preservative-free claims.
Doggie Fountain of Youth? Consumer News Doggie Fountain of Youth? Will feeding Fido Purina really extend his life? Better check the facts first.
Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? Consumer News Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.
Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers? Consumer News Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers? New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.
FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Consumer News FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Eight products found to have BMPEA and 17 products contain DMBA, both amphetamine-like stimulants.
Ad or Not? James Corden and The Late Late Show Consumer News Ad or Not? James Corden and The Late Late Show Lots of James Corden’s Late Late Show segments go viral but which are ads?
POM vs. Coke: Supreme Court’s Juicy Ruling Consumer News POM vs. Coke: Supreme Court’s Juicy Ruling Supreme Court rules on POM juice labeling issue.
5 Ways to Get a Real Meal This Summer Consumer News 5 Ways to Get a Real Meal This Summer Tips on how to avoid getting scammed while out to eat this season.
FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.
It’s All about the Pork Consumer News It’s All about the Pork Bacon, pork and dogs: A rundown of false advertising lawsuits, hidden meat, and more.
Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out Consumer News Father’s Day Cookout Claims that May Flame Out These marketing claims are feeling the heat.
Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Consumer News Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids Energy drink companies are targeting minors and those with cognitive needs.
GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut Consumer News GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut First state to pass law, but it comes with caveats.
Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’ Consumer News Green Coffee Bean Weight Loss Study ‘Seriously Flawed’ Texas-based Applied Food Science to pay $3.5 million to settle misleading weight-loss claims complaint.
When is Zero Trans Fat Really Zero? Consumer News When is Zero Trans Fat Really Zero? You have probably seen the “0 grams trans fat” label on everything from spreads to chips at the supermarket. Trans fats are now known to raise your bad cholesterol, increasing…
What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate? Consumer News What’s Hiding in that Yummy Dark Chocolate? Misleading and confusing labels could put dark chocolate lovers at risk.
What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product? Consumer News What Extra Ingredients are in Your Natural Stevia Product? Ingredient labels can have surprises.
The Natural Effect Consumer News The Natural Effect Advertisers use the word “natural” on labels to attract consumers–whether it means anything or not.