Company Outed for Deceptive Marketing of Children’s Supplement

A dietary supplement aimed at children with speech delays is being deceptively marketed by NourishLife, LLC, and may be hazardous to children’s health, according to findings by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). TINA.org,…

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

Snubbing FTC, MLM Claims It Can Prevent and Treat COVID-19

Of all the companies exploiting the pandemic, doTerra stands out as a steadfast recidivist.

CATrends: Noninvasive Prenatal Tests

Investigation gives birth to lawsuits challenging accuracy of prenatal tests.

The FTC Needs to Implement a Deceptive Earnings Claims Rule

Consumers can’t afford to go it alone when it comes to atypical income claims.

The 2022 Benefits Helpline

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Weeding Out Juice Plus’ Illegal Health Claims

Fruit and vegetable supplement MLM continues to violate the law.

Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements

Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.

Kim Constable, aka the Sculpted Vegan

Diet and fitness plan for menopausal women draws scrutiny from U.K.’s ad regulator.

Nutrafol Health Claims

Consumer Alert: Energy Drinks Marketed to Kids

Energy drink companies are targeting minors and those with cognitive needs.

‘Ghost’-ed by Energy Drink Company, TINA.org and Rudd Center Alert Regulators

Groups file deceptive marketing complaint against Ghost.

Ghost Energy Drinks Deceptively Marketed to Kids

MADISON, CONN. December 12, 2022 – A new investigation by ad watchdog TINA.org and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Health has found that “lifestyle sports nutrition brand” Ghost…

DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint

Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.

Modere Exploiting Women’s Hormonal Health Issues for Financial Gain

New supplement line targets women with deceptive and illegal health claims.

CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate

Consumer Reports study sparks class-action lawsuits.

Purecraft’s CBD Products

Company blog post about CBD and COVID-19 comes down.

Quietum Plus

TINA.org finds several issues with marketing of purported tinnitus supplement.

Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony

We’ve got some sad news: This supplement company’s health claims violate the law.

Truth CBD Gummies/Pure CBD Gummies

If you want the truth about CBD gummies, you’re going to have to look elsewhere.