TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC Consumer News TINA.org Reports Walmart’s Made in USA Mess to FTC False and deceptive made in USA representations prompts action.
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.
Jennies Macaroons Ad Alert Jennies Macaroons Just how healthy are these snacks? Depends how you feel about saturated fats.
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.
Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017 Consumer News Ad Trends TINA.org Will Be Watching in 2017 A closer look at what we’ll be scrutinizing in the new year.
Kashi Food Products and More Class Action Kashi Food Products and More September 2014: A federal judge granted final approval of this class-action settlement. July 2014: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement to this class-action lawsuit. The settlement terms are discussed…
CATrends: Toddler Formula Consumer News CATrends: Toddler Formula It’s the perfect formula for a class-action lawsuit trend.
Pineapple Snakaroons Ad Alert Pineapple Snakaroons FDA goes after another purported “healthy” snack for packing too much saturated fat.
‘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.
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.
The Natural Effect Consumer News The Natural Effect Advertisers use the word “natural” on labels to attract consumers–whether it means anything or not.
Eat a Brownie and Relax? Consumer News Eat a Brownie and Relax? What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.
Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels Consumer News Math Doesn’t Always Add Up When Counting Carbs on Labels Searching for low carb foods in the aisles of your local supermarket is not as straightforward as you would think.
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…
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.
FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers? Consumer News Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers? New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.
LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks Ad Alert LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.
Flavor Alert: Where’s the Maple? Consumer News Flavor Alert: Where’s the Maple? The not-so-sweet truth about the missing star ingredient.