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Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

Ad Watchdog Files Complaint Against Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop: TINA.org Calls Out Deceptive Health Claims

MADISON, CONN. August 23, 2017 – With Goop, actress-turned-entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has created a wellness empire based on unconventional products such as yoni eggs, Shaman-inspired medicine bags, and crystal therapy…

Prüvit Distributors, Co-Founder Making Illegal Health Claims

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Prüvit Distributors, Co-Founder Making Illegal Health Claims

The key to marketing for this ketone-centric MLM appears to be illegal health claims.

Good Health Snacks

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Good Health Snacks

January 2020: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. March 2019: A state court judge preliminarily approved a proposed settlement agreement that would provide class members…

LifeVantage Health Claims Database

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LifeVantage Health Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.

Herbalife Health Claims — 2016 Collection

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Herbalife Health Claims — 2016 Collection

A TINA.org investigation has revealed that MLM supplements and products are being recommended for a multitude of maladies without appropriate substantiation. Here is a sampling of TINA.org’s findings for this…

Reliv Health Claims Database

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Reliv Health Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.

Conklin Health Claims Database

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Conklin Health Claims Database

TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.

FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect

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FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect

Marketers of “wellness products” receive FDA warning letter over unauthorized health claims.

CVS Health Glucosamine Supplements

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CVS Health Glucosamine Supplements

June 2019: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal order. (Case No. 19-55671, 9th Cir.) May 2019: A federal judge dismissed this case finding that the…

Flat Tummy Tea, Health Claims Edition

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Flat Tummy Tea, Health Claims Edition

Detox tea company takes another lump from the ASA over influencers’ Instagram posts.

Green Roads Health

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Green Roads Health

FDA reminds marijuana marketers that outing unproven treatment claims remains high on its list.

23andMe’s Personal Genome Service and Health Kit

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23andMe’s Personal Genome Service and Health Kit

June 2014: A federal judge granted the company’s motion to compel all of the plaintiffs in related cases to arbitrate their claims and dismissed plaintiffs’ claims When a complaint is…

Y. S. Health Corp

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Y. S. Health Corp

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Y.S. Health Corp for making drug claims in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Y.S. Health Corp is also under…

Jeunesse Health Claims

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Jeunesse Health Claims

A TINA.org investigation initially cataloged more than 150 instances in which Jeunesse distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Jeunesse product lines can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms…

Nature’s Health

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Nature’s Health

Unapproved drug treatment claims and continued manufacturing violations plague supplement maker.

Health-Ade Kombucha Beverages

Class Action

Health-Ade Kombucha Beverages

October 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2019: A federal judge preliminarily approved the settlement agreement. A final fairness hearing is scheduled for October…

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