Mito Red Light

Company removes FDA logo in response to TINA.org inquiry.

TINA.org Files Complaint over BeActive’s Deceptive FDA Marketing

And what it actually means to be FDA “cleared.”

What’s the FDA’s Logo Doing on Snow Teeth Whitening’s Packaging?

Agency prohibits its logo from appearing on private sector materials. Snow says it has connections.

Restore: Just How ‘Smart’ Is This Sleepwear?

What can these “performance pajamas” offer that a good night’s sleep can’t?

MLM News Alert

TINA.org’s curated list of MLM info and news of note.

Other Medical Literature

Robocall Medical Alert Systems

The FTC is warning consumers about illegal robocalls that pitch unwanted safety alert systems for older adults. The calls disguise themselves as a local number. If you pick up, the…

Low Testosterone Timeline

TINA.org Files Complaint against ‘Brain Training’ Company Neurocore

Unsubstantiated claims to treat ADHD, autism and depression are rampant in company’s marketing.

Apple Accused of Misleading Consumers about iPhone Storage

How much storage space do consumers really have?

Spotify Car Thing

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that devices would enable drivers to listen to and navigate Spotify when the company discontinued the devices and they will not be operational as of December 2024

Apple’s Subscriptions for iCloud Storage

Allegations: Misleadingly representing that owners of Apple devices who purchase iCloud subscriptions get the storage in the plan plus the 5GB of storage automatically provided to all owners of Apple…

2025 Deceptive Ad Trends

A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.

Smarten up about Cell Phone Fraud

There are now over 6 billion cell phones in use around the world.  Just like everyone else, the con artists and fraudsters are also leveraging the rise of cell phone…

Alexa

Allegations: Misleadingly representing the extent to which Alexa devices record and store audio recordings

Apple’s iOS update

Allegations: Misrepresenting that an iOS update was compatible with older devices

Powerbeats Pro Headphones

Allegations: Marketing that headphones provide “up to 9 hours listening time,” charging cases provide “more than 24 hours listening time,” and devices provide continuous Bluetooth connectivity when they fail to…

LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks

The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.

Daysy: The Contraceptive That Isn’t

“They’re manipulating people, toying with their understanding of what contraceptive is and isn’t.”

California Regulators Crack Down on Goop After TINA.org Complaint

MADISON, CONN. September 5, 2018 – Acting on a complaint filed by ad watchdog, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), California regulators have reached a stipulated final judgment with Goop for using unsubstantiated health…