The Rise and Fall of Vemma Consumer News The Rise and Fall of Vemma What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?
Popeyes’ Chicken Tenders: Are They Really Tenders? Ad Alert Popeyes’ Chicken Tenders: Are They Really Tenders? TINA.org reader takes issue with Popeyes calling its breast strips “tenders.”
Secret ‘Aluminum Free’ Deodorant Ad Alert Secret ‘Aluminum Free’ Deodorant Why is Secret making a big deal out of something that is true of all deodorants?
Monat Dietary Supplements Class Action Monat Dietary Supplements Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “all-natural” and able to support physical performance, mental alertness, and focus, and provide energy
Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles Class Action Volkswagen and Audi Vehicles Allegations: Falsely advertising that vehicles equipped with autonomous emergency braking systems alert drivers to and prevent collisions when the systems do not work as advertised in real world driving conditions…
Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement Ad Alert Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement TINA.org breaks down the legal issues of marketing a “hangover supplement.”
Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims Ad Alert Neuriva’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Ingredients Claims Memory supplement’s “clinically proven” ingredients claims fall apart upon closer inspection of supporting ingredient studies.
The Perfect Part Ad Alert The Perfect Part Opportunistic eBay seller falsely claims alleged surgical face masks are FDA approved.
Williams-Sonoma to Pay $1 Million to Settle Deceptive Ad Lawsuit Sparked by TINA.org Consumer News 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.
Treehuggers Bracelets Ad Alert Treehuggers Bracelets Tree-planting nonprofit cuts ties with another company selling bracelets to benefit Australia.
Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear Ad Alert Under Armour’s Athlete Recovery Sleepwear Can a sleepwear help you recover faster after exercise as you snooze? Keep dreaming.
Stonyfield Wild Berry Smoothie Ad Alert Stonyfield Wild Berry Smoothie The really wild part? Not all the berries depicted on packaging appear to make it into the product.
Cognivex Clarity Ad Alert Cognivex Clarity The most vexing thing of all? The brain supplement admits there are no studies to back up its claims.
Wolverine Ad Alert Wolverine Shoe maker gives the boot to a “Made in the USA” page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.
Medicare Coverage Helpline Ad Alert Medicare Coverage Helpline This helpline may be trying to sell you something.
NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News NutriMost Settles with FTC over Extreme Weight-Loss Claims The company’s signature pitch — lose 20 to 40 pounds in 40 days — lacked scientific support, the FTC alleged.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions Consumer News Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.
What You Should Know about Plexus Consumer News What You Should Know about Plexus TINA.org investigation of the pink drink company finds inappropriate health and income claims.
Plexus Breast Chek Ad Alert Plexus Breast Chek Some claims are not checking out with this MLM’s marketing of its Breast Chek self-exam kit.
FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims Consumer News FTC Shines Light on Shinola American-Made Claims Company says definition of American-made is troubling.