Ghost Health Claims Evidence Ghost Health Claims A TINA.org and Rudd Center investigation has cataloged a sampling of marketing materials in which Ghost products are promoted using unsubstantiated and unapproved health claims. *TINA.org has shortened the length…
‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Consumer News ‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.
Whole Foods Tilapia Fillets Class Action Whole Foods Tilapia Fillets Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the weight of fish in products as higher than it actually is
Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia Class Action Gorton’s Grilled Tilapia Allegations: Falsely marketing fish as “sustainably sourced”
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Stew Leonard’s Red Snapper and Sockeye Salmon Products Class Action Stew Leonard’s Red Snapper and Sockeye Salmon Products In December 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Stew Leonard’s for allegedly falsely labeling fish products as being red snapper and sockeye salmon when they are not. According to…
Recovery24 Ad Alert Recovery24 Another detox supplement is forced to answer for its misleading advertising.
Flat Tummy Tea, Health Claims Edition Ad Alert Flat Tummy Tea, Health Claims Edition Detox tea company takes another lump from the ASA over influencers’ Instagram posts.
The Magical White Roughy Ad Alert The Magical White Roughy Here’s a sign advertising “White Roughy” at Stew Leonards, a CT/NY supermarket chain. Apparently, “Kids Love It!” and the price is right at $4.99/lb. The only problem – there’s no…
Iams Cat Food Class Action Iams Cat Food February 2016: A federal judge dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. finding that the company did not have a duty to disclose…
Chicken of the Sea Products Class Action Chicken of the Sea Products February 2016: Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal of this case. January 2016: A federal judge dismissed this action When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
Meow Mix Class Action Meow Mix February 2016: Plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal of this case. January 2016: A federal judge dismissed this case When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it…
Fancy Feast Cat Food Class Action Fancy Feast Cat Food January 2016: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the December 2015 Order. (Barber et al v. Nestle USA, Inc. et al, Case No. 16-55041, 9th Cir.) December 2015: A…
10 Second Trick to Help Prevent Your Heart Attack Ad Alert 10 Second Trick to Help Prevent Your Heart Attack This ad has a number of things that should make you skeptical: 1. Clicking on the ad takes you to a video with hand-drawn animation with a scary male voiceover.…
Maki Yaki Costa Mesa “White Tuna” Menu Items Class Action Maki Yaki Costa Mesa “White Tuna” Menu Items In July 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the restaurant Maki Yaki for allegedly mislabeling menu items as containing “White Tuna” when they actually contain escolar (a cheaper fish).…
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