HempWorx Health Claims Database

A 2018 TINA.org investigation has cataloged more than 100 instances in which HempWorx and/or its distributors have either made or referenced claims that HempWorx products can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms of,…

What You Should Know about HempWorx

Pot MLM blows smoke when it comes to health and income claims and the purported legality of its CBD oil.

HempWorx Income Claims Database

A 2018 TINA.org investigation has cataloged more than 50 instances in which HempWorx and/or its distributors have made or referenced unusual earnings claims that lack appropriate legal disclosures. *TINA.org has shortened…

HempWorx/MyDailyChoice

Hemp Garden Tea

The FDA conducted an inspection of Green Planet Inc and found that Green Planet’s supplement Hemp Garden Tea was an unapproved drug being advertised in violation of FDA regulations. The…

Charlotte’s Web’s Hemp Infused Cream

In January 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Charlotte’s Web Holdings alleging that its Soothing Scent Hemp Infused Cream and Unscented Hemp Infused Cream contain less hemp extract than…

Hemp Bombs CBD Products

Allegations: Products do not contain the advertised amount of CBD

Charlotte’s Web Hemp Oil Products

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

Only Natural Pet Hemp Calming Support

May 2020: The Newell case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-61059, S.D. Fl.) April 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Petsmart for allegedly marketing Only Natural Pet…

Only Natural Pet Hemp Seed Oil with Krill and Cod Liver

May 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Sassano et al v. Petsmart, Inc., Case No. 20-cv-61062, S.D. Fl.) April 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed…

Pacific Foods Vanilla Hemp Plant-Based Beverage

In July 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Pacific Foods of Oregon for allegedly deceptively marketing Pacific Foods Vanilla Hemp Plant-Based Beverage as containing vanilla without adequately disclosing that…

DSSRC Database

Ongoing Deceptive Claims by MLMs Following DSSRC Decisions

Rocky Mountain High

Will this “high” leave you buzzed or bummed out?

FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995

Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.

Living Harvest Foods

January 2014: After agreeing to dismiss the federal complaint, the same plaintiff filed a class-action lawsuit in Florida state court alleging that the company represents that Tempt Hempmilk products contain…

FDA Tackles CBD

FDA to consider legal pathways for cannabis-derived compound.

TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

Q Sciences

Hemp MLM deceptively markets “side-gig” that can “replace your full-time income completely.”

5 Ad Trends to be Wary of in 2019

From crypto to CBD, consumers need to tread carefully when it comes to these trends.

Pacific Foods Non-Dairy Beverages

March 2017: After being transferred to another California court, a federal judge stayed (i.e., suspended the activity) this case until the FDA issues guidance on the use of the word…