Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

GMO Labeling Law Approved in Connecticut

First state to pass law, but it comes with caveats.

Entrenet Nutritionals, Inc.

According to a warning letter from the FDA, Entrenet Nutritionals is advertising four different nutritional supplements as drugs in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because of the…

Natural Products Foundation

The Natural Products Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and facilitate research and education regarding natural products, including dietary supplements and nutritional foods.

Parkay Spray

Kraft Fat-Free Deli Meat

New England State Tries to Ban Bait and Switch

Fish Tale: What’s in your sushi?

Where’s the Fruit?

It is not entirely unreasonable to expect “Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal to contain blueberries and pomegranate, fruits high in antioxidants that are all the rage now.  But don’t tell that to…

U.S.D.A. National Organic Program

The National Organic Program (NOP) is a marketing program within the USDA Agriculture Marketing Service.   The NOP is tasked with ensuring compliance with the Organic Foods Production Act  and its…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021

Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.

Hikari Algae Wafers

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in fish food

TINA.org Reports Meal Kit Giant HelloFresh to FTC

MADISON, CONN. June 22, 2022 While millions of Americans struggle with rising food prices and empty store shelves, meal kit retailer HelloFresh advertises “delicious meals delivered to your door,” enticing consumers…

Ben’s Original Boil-in-Bag Rice: ‘Perfect in 10 Minutes’

Not according to the cooking instructions on the side of the box.

‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.

Wahlburgers Pickles

Allegations: Falsely advertising products as “fresh,” “all natural,” and containing “no preservatives”

Burger King Spicy Chicken Fries

The latest chapter in our Fast-Food Chicken Diaries.

Victor Super Premium, Wayne Feeds, Eagle Mountain, and Member’s Mark

Allegations: Failing to disclose that pet foods contain, or are at risk of containing, salmonella

Nutrisystem Complete 50

Dig into these advertising claims.

Several Brands of Frozen Waffles and Pancakes

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products are contaminated with the bacterium listeria monocytogenes

Schweppes, Canada Dry Ginger Ales

Lawsuit alleges products’ ginger ale taste comes from a secret artificial ingredient.