Linda & Rachel Boutique

TINA.org digs into shop’s purported Newport roots, and more.

Aldi’s ‘Fresh Meat Special Buy’

Elusive roast irks consumer.

Elite Singles

Just how elite — and “highly educated” — are the singles on this dating site?

EcoProducts

Drive to commercial compost facility may cancel out environmental benefits.

Noosa Yogurt’s ‘Farm to Fridge’ Claims

As far as meaningless food marketing terms go, this one’s a real treasure.

Ullo

Claims to prevent wine-induced headaches and hangovers lack scientific evidence.

Revitaline

Trial offer for skin care product carries with it the potential for additional charges.

Basic Reset

This MLM company might need to reset how it markets its miracle supplements.

Skin Element

Don’t let this wrinkle cream free trial give you worry lines.

EPX Body

MLM’s “guaranteed” monthly earnings may not be realized by most.

Credit Karma

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.

Western Sky Financial

New York State’s attorney general filed suit this week against Western Sky Financial, a payday lender claiming connections to American Indian tribes. According to the New York Times, the suit…

Honda Summer Clearance

Honda claims the Civic is the best-selling small car in America. But is it really?

Mall Girl

The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU, or the Children’s Advertising Review Unit, keeps tabs on advertising directed at children, and issues recommendations to advertisers when ads are deceptive or target…

College Degree in 30 Days?

Sorry, you can’t buy a diploma. You have to earn one. For more information, see diploma mills. From: “Chase Walker” Date: August 20, 2012 10:45:34 PM EDT To: Subject: You don’t…

Simply Gum

Gum maker’s “natural” claims are referred to the FTC for review.

Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash

How can a “fragrance free” product contain fragrance?

‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

Lawsuit alleges cosmetics marketed as ‘clean’ contain dirty ingredients.

Princeton Consumer Research

The bottom line? PCR works with companies to arrive at their desired results.