Hal’s New York Lemon and Lime Seltzer Waters

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the characterizing flavor in products comes from the fruits identified on the front label when the ingredients list reveals that products contain natural flavors instead of…

Del Monte

CATrends: Empty Space in Consumer Goods

Lawsuits aren’t giving any slack when it comes to underfilled packages.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

CATrends: Nutriwashing

Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.

Truly Hard Seltzers

Allegations: Beverages do not contain the characterizing fruit flavoring ingredients indicated on the label

Trader Joe’s Strawberry Toaster Pastries

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the filling as made with strawberry when it contains other fruits

Strawberry Pop-Tarts

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the filling as strawberry when it contains significant amounts of other fruits in addition to strawberries

Vizzy Hard Seltzer

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that alcohol products contain “Vitamin C Antioxidant from Acerola Superfruit” when the products contain a small amount of vitamin C that does not provide health benefits and…

Kroger Sparkling Water Beverages

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that the flavors in waters come from fruits without disclosing that the drinks contain the artificial flavoring ingredient malic acid

Frosted Strawberry Pop-Tarts

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the only fruit ingredient is strawberries

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

CVS Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel

Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus

This comes seven months after receiving an FDA warning letter citing unapproved drug treatment claims.

Juul

FDA zeros in on e-cigarette company’s marketing of flavors and their appeal to youth in an effort to curb underage use.

Kyäni

Questionable claims about the King of Fruits.

National Public Health Week’s Improbable Players

Exactly how healthy is a Wendy’s salad?

Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness

Allegations: Falsely marketing the product as a healthy and natural “100% Fruit Juice Smoothie” when it contains harmful synthetic chemicals

Balance of Nature to Pay $1.1M to Settle Regulatory Action over False Health Claims

Lawsuit alleged company falsely advertised that its “Fruits” and “Veggies” supplements could prevent, treat or cure serious diseases.

Lunch Buddies Yellow Cling Diced Peaches

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Yellow Cling Diced Peaches In 100% Fruit Juice”