FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer News FTC Slaps Weight Loss Marketers with First ROSCA Suit Consumer protection law passed by Congress four years ago is finally picking up steam.
Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumer News Consumers Getting Smoked by E-Cigs Consumers complain to feds that various e-cig companies are fleecing them into repeated credit card charges for vapor products.
Chobani Yogurt Ad Alert Chobani Yogurt Chobani Yogurt has come under scrutiny from an activist group over its use of GMOs. Green America is criticizing the yogurt manufacturer for using dairy from GMO-fed cows while using…
Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims Consumer News Eat Your Way to Better Health: Food & Health Claims “Contains antioxidants” “Clinically Proven to Enhance Immune System” “Balances Digestive Health” Who wouldn’t want to eat their way to better health? Ads and labels for food and beverage products today…
Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection Ad Alert Nike’s ‘Sustainability’ Collection Lawsuit accuses retailer of greenwashing.
Ghost Health Claims Evidence Ghost Health Claims A TINA.org and Rudd Center investigation has cataloged a sampling of marketing materials in which Ghost products are promoted using unsubstantiated and unapproved health claims. *TINA.org has shortened the length…
Etihad Airways Ad Alert Etihad Airways “Sustainable aviation” may be the future but it’s not the reality in 2023.
LEI Eco Alkaline Batteries Ad Alert LEI Eco Alkaline Batteries Carbon neutrality claims sparks battery advertising battle.
TINA.org to FTC: Deceptive Recyclable Claims Belong in the Trash Consumer News TINA.org to FTC: Deceptive Recyclable Claims Belong in the Trash Recyclable claims for products that aren’t actually being recycled need to stop.
United Airlines Class Action United Airlines Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the airline uses “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” and will be “100% green” and “[c]arbon neutral by 2050”
Ricola Class Action Ricola False advertising class-action lawsuits filed regarding the marketing of Ricola throat and cough products.
UNBS CBD Gummies Ad Alert UNBS CBD Gummies Spam email leads to a fake endorsement from Dr. Oz, among other celebrities.
Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet Consumer News Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet Is losing weight on your New Year’s resolution list?
Vunella Naturals’ Mother’s Day Sale Ad Alert Vunella Naturals’ Mother’s Day Sale This isn’t the mother of a deal it might appear to be.
Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology Consumer News Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology Consumer advocates agree better nutrition labels are needed.
That’s Natural Ad Alert That’s Natural FDA reminds marijuana marketers that outing unproven treatment claims remains high on its list.
Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes Class Action Younique Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes April 2020: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. September 2019: A federal judge granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled…
2016 Collection Evidence 2016 Collection Below are over 100 examples of Made in the USA misrepresentations on Walmart.com found in June 2016. Group 1: Instances in which U.S.-origin representations made on Walmart.com conflict with origin…
EucoClean Bug Products Class Action EucoClean Bug Products November 2018: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled., the reasons for which have not been disclosed. August 2018: A class-action…
Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products Consumer News Decoding Cosmetics Claims: ‘Clean’ Beauty and Personal Care Products The dirt on beauty and personal care products marketed as “clean.”