TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2021 Here’s what we accomplished in 2021 with your help.
Walmart, Lifetime and ‘The American Dream’ Ad Alert Walmart, Lifetime and ‘The American Dream’ Both these companies possess a checkered past when it comes to Made in the USA claims.
Verde Energy USA Class Action Verde Energy USA May 2015: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
Harbor Freight Tools USA’s Discounts Class Action Harbor Freight Tools USA’s Discounts May 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not been disclosed. The dismissal was When a complaint is dismissed…
Thales e-Security Ad Alert Thales e-Security Marketer breaches FTC’s standard on making Made in the USA claims.
Chocolate Products from Nestlé USA Class Action Chocolate Products from Nestlé USA In February 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Nestlé USA for allegedly failing to disclose that the cocoa beans used in chocolate products are the result of child and…
Neutral Posture Ad Alert Neutral Posture It is poor form to market products as “Made in USA” that aren’t “all or virtually all” made here.
Walmart busted: 100+ products labeled “Made in the USA” are actually imported Media Coverage Walmart busted: 100+ products labeled “Made in the USA” are actually imported Ellen Vessels, The American Genius
Jantec Neon Signs Ad Alert Jantec Neon Signs One sign that a Made in the USA claim may be misleading? Imported parts.
Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Consumer News Companies Getting Coal in 2021 Find out why New Balance, TikTok, Poland Spring and others make the 2021 naughty list.
Vinotemp Wine Coolers Ad Alert Vinotemp Wine Coolers FTC publishes first closing letters since Made in USA Labeling Rule went into effect in August.
Bigelow Tea’s “Manufactured in the USA” Claims Class Action Bigelow Tea’s “Manufactured in the USA” Claims Allegations: Misleadingly marketing teas as “Manufactured in the USA”
Nestlé USA’s Chocolates Class Action Nestlé USA’s Chocolates Allegations: Deceptively labeling chocolates in a way to make consumers believe that the cocoa used in them was produced using environmentally and socially responsible standards
Plycem/Allura Cedar Siding Class Action Plycem/Allura Cedar Siding Allegations: Falsely advertising fiber cement siding
Overdraft fees at BBVA USA Class Action Overdraft fees at BBVA USA In June 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against BBVA USA for allegedly misleadingly representing that the bank only charges overdraft fees on transactions if there is not enough money…
Chobani’s Fair Trade USA Certified Dairy Products Class Action Chobani’s Fair Trade USA Certified Dairy Products Allegations: Deceptively marketing products as Fair Trade USA certified to represent that they meet the highest standards for dairy farm workers and animals care when that is not the case
American Blanket Company Ad Alert American Blanket Company Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.