TINA.org Reports Balance of Nature’s Coronavirus Claims to FDA, FTC

Company falsely claims its ‘Fruits’ and ‘Veggies’ supplements can prevent and help treat the coronavirus.

Unregistered, Illegal Disinfectants Marketed to Protect Against Coronavirus

EPA warns of products marketed with unproven and potentially dangerous claims.

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

Retailer To Stop Misleading Made in USA Claims MADISON, CONN. April 1, 2020  Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached…

Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org

FTC takes action against home goods and kitchenware company for misleading made in the USA claims.

Kellogg’s Cereals and Nutri-Grain Products

Allegations: Deceptively marketing breakfast cereals as healthy when they contain high amounts of sugar

Steaz Iced Green Tea

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2019

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

Marketers Downplay Consumer Harm Caused by Negative Option Offers

Marketers are attempting to put a positive spin on the negative option.

Bertolli and Carapelli Olive Oil

DoTerra Distributors’ Drug Claims Violate the Law

TINA.org inquiry into essential oils MLM digs up more than 140 examples of unsubstantiated health claims.

Grisi Soaps

Halo Top Ice Cream

Ad Watchdog TINA.org Petitions FTC for Made in USA Rule

MADISON, CONN. August 22, 2019– Consumer advocacy organization, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), filed a formal petition today requesting that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) use its rulemaking authority to expand its enforcement…

Weighting Comforts

Weighted blankets are now a thing. But where’s the science behind some of these products’ claims?

Bumble Bee Tuna’s ‘Dolphin Safe’ Claims

Lawsuit alleges company’s tuna fishing methods kill dolphins, despite a “dolphin safe” logo on the can.

Kroger’s Artisan Vanilla Bean Ice Creams

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

UPDATE: Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit over Misleading Made in USA Claims

Settlement comes after TINA.org alerted FTC to hundreds of products deceptively marketed as American-made.

HiSmile

British ad regulator frowns upon company’s teeth-whitening claims.

TINA.org Alerts California Regulators to MyPillow’s Continued Deception

TINA.org urges consumer protection officials to reopen their investigation.