V8 Splash Class Action V8 Splash November 2018: This case was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. April 2018: A class-action…
Stonyfield Wild Berry Smoothie Ad Alert Stonyfield Wild Berry Smoothie The really wild part? Not all the berries depicted on packaging appear to make it into the product.
The Ingredients in RXBAR and RXBAR Kids Class Action The Ingredients in RXBAR and RXBAR Kids In June 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Chicago Bar Company for allegedly misleadingly representing the ingredients in RXBAR and RXBAR Kids. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the company…
Made in USA Misrepresentations Evidence Made in USA Misrepresentations Below are 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Target.com found by TINA.org in the spring of 2017. Target.com v. Manufacturer Information # Product Target.com Product Packaging /…
Publix Toaster Pastries Class Action Publix Toaster Pastries August 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
KIND Bars Class Action KIND Bars August 2015: This action was transferred to a New York court to be heard with other similar lawsuits. Click here to learn more about the case. (In Re KIND LLC…
Izze Sodas Class Action Izze Sodas In August 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against PepsiCo and Izze Beverage Co. for allegedly deceptively marketing Izze Sodas. Specifically, the complaint alleges that the companies claim the sodas…
T.G.I. Friday’s Cheddar and Bacon Chips Ad Alert T.G.I. Friday’s Cheddar and Bacon Chips One key ingredient appears to be missing from these chips and it’s not cheddar.
Various Kind Snack Bars Class Action Various Kind Snack Bars In June 2015, the plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed a false advertising class-action lawsuit against KIND, LLC. The complaint, which was originally filed in April 2015 and transferred to federal court in…
Mott’s Class Action Mott’s October 2014: Though a federal judge granted part of Mott’s motion for summary judgment and trimmed the complaint, plaintiffs have gotten the green light to proceed on their unlawful labeling…
Purus Labs, Inc Ad Alert Purus Labs, Inc The FDA sent a warning letter to Formulife, Inc./Purus Labs, Inc., after the dietary supplement maker was found to be selling products containing DMAA, which has been banned by the…
Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims Consumer News Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.
Another One: TINA.org Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Undisclosed Alcohol Ads, Again Consumer News Another One: TINA.org Calls Out DJ Khaled’s Undisclosed Alcohol Ads, Again DJ Khaled is back to his old ways with his latest new drink alert.
Preventing Kids from Smoking is Still a Battle Consumer News Preventing Kids from Smoking is Still a Battle According to the FDA, every day almost 3,500 kids pick up their first cigarette. What’s worse is that a quarter of those kids (850 of them) become daily cigarette smokers.…
Seeking the Truth in Food Labels Consumer News Seeking the Truth in Food Labels When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …
Four Loko Labels Get a Makeover Consumer News Four Loko Labels Get a Makeover Agency wants consumers to know how much alcohol really is in Four Loko.
Nature Valley Brand Granola Bars Class Action Nature Valley Brand Granola Bars November 2014: Plaintiffs voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit because General Mills agreed to remove the 100% Natural claims from products containing unnatural ingredients. (Janney et al v. General Mills, Case No.…
Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Blog Puffery – A Marketer’s Right To Lie Ads can legally lie to you as long as the lie is so obvious an exaggeration that you know not to take it seriously.
Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Consumer News Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy? Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?