Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right Consumer News Heart-Healthy Certification: The Price is the Right And it’s a hearty fee that food manufacturers pay for the right to display the AHA’s heart-check mark.
FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits Consumer News By the Numbers: Greenwashing Class-Action Lawsuits TINA.org has tracked more than 150 lawsuits alleging greenwashing.
Can you Pass This GMO Test? Consumer News Can you Pass This GMO Test? Test your knowledge about GMOs.
FDA Defines Gluten-Free Consumer News FDA Defines Gluten-Free New regulations set limit on amount of gluten.
A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Consumer News A Fish by any Other Name Is a Problem Study finds consumers are served mislabeled fish.
Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC Consumer News Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC Pandas everywhere said “I told you so” when the FTC charged four national retailers with mislabeling rayon fabric as bamboo.
Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers? Consumer News Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers? New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.
‘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.
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.
The Natural Effect Consumer News The Natural Effect Advertisers use the word “natural” on labels to attract consumers–whether it means anything or not.
HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant Consumer News HelloFraud: TINA.org Files Complaint against Meal Kit Giant False promises of ‘free meals’ lead consumers to never-ending subscriptions.
Doggie Fountain of Youth? Consumer News Doggie Fountain of Youth? Will feeding Fido Purina really extend his life? Better check the facts first.
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, when, where and why.
Are Italy’s Virgins Deceiving Us? Consumer News Are Italy’s Virgins Deceiving Us? U.S olive oil producers claim foreign competitors are engaged in deceptive marketing tactics and mislabeling their products.
Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste Consumer News Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste TINA.org files a friend of the court brief opposing proposed settlement.
Flavor Alert: Where’s the Maple? Consumer News Flavor Alert: Where’s the Maple? The not-so-sweet truth about the missing star ingredient.
Unilever Ends Mayogate by Dropping Lawsuit Consumer News Unilever Ends Mayogate by Dropping Lawsuit In the end, the company that makes its mayonnaise with eggs was left with the ingredient on its face.