Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals Consumer News Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.
Hopper’s Price Freeze Feature Class Action Hopper’s Price Freeze Feature Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the Price Freeze feature protects consumers from price increases without adequately disclosing that the protection is limited to a pre-determined amount
Trident Sugar Free Gum Class Action Trident Sugar Free Gum Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Sugar Free Gum With Xylitol”
Freejump Airbag Class Action Freejump Airbag Allegations: Marketing vests as a safer alternative to traditional body protectors when scientific evidence does not support such claims and the vests frequently fail to inflate due to a defect…
Eggland’s Best Cage Free Eggs Class Action Eggland’s Best Cage Free Eggs Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that eggs come from hens that are not kept in cages and are “free to roam in a pleasant, natural environment”
US Cellular: ‘Four Free Phones and Four Lines for $90’ Ad Alert US Cellular: ‘Four Free Phones and Four Lines for $90’ What you need to know about this offer.
Nurture Life: 50% Off + Free Shipping Ad Alert Nurture Life: 50% Off + Free Shipping TINA.org digs into company’s subscription terms.
WholeHearted Grain Free Dog Foods Class Action WholeHearted Grain Free Dog Foods Allegations: Falsely marketing grain-free foods as providing complete nutrition when they actually increase the risk of cardiovascular disease
Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Grain-Free Dog Foods Class Action Kirkland Signature Nature’s Domain Grain-Free Dog Foods Allegations: Misleadingly marketing grain-free dog foods as healthy and safe when they actually increase the risk of developing heart disease and cardiac damage
Coppertone Oil-Free + Shine Control Face Sunscreens Class Action Coppertone Oil-Free + Shine Control Face Sunscreens Allegations: Falsely marketing products as oil free
Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Class Action Nellie’s Free Range Eggs Allegations: Misrepresenting the living conditions of hens that supply eggs
Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement Ad Alert Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement TINA.org breaks down the legal issues of marketing a “hangover supplement.”
FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 Consumer News FTC Made in USA Actions Since 1996 A review of the FTC’s Made in USA enforcement actions
Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry Consumer News Mercedes Slams Brakes on Built in USA Claims after TINA.org Inquiry TINA.org found the German automaker didn’t have the support to claim its Sprinter van was “built in the USA.”
CATrends: Fake White Chocolate Consumer News CATrends: Fake White Chocolate Stocking stuffer alert: These “white chocolate” treats are allegedly missing key ingredients.
Dr. Rawls’ ‘Lyme Story,’ Vital Plan Supplements Ad Alert Dr. Rawls’ ‘Lyme Story,’ Vital Plan Supplements Lyme disease is bad, but questionable treatment claims? Now that really bites.
Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims Consumer News Target Misses the Mark with Made in USA Claims TINA.org probe finds widespread examples of false and deceptive “Made in the USA” product representations.