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Hartford Healthcare Database

A TINA.org investigation revealed that numerous cancer centers in the U.S. are deceptively using patient testimonials in their marketing materials, that is, testimonials that promote anecdotal, atypical patient results without…

Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and Chondroitin Joint Health Products

Class Action

Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Glucosamine and Chondroitin Joint Health Products

November 2018: This case was transferred to federal court. (Case No. 18-cv-2646, S. D. CA.) October 2018: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco for allegedly falsely advertising Kirkland Signature…

Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies

Class Action

Flintstones Healthy Brain Support Gummies

August 2016: This lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed because the parties entered a confidential settlement agreement. December 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bayer for allegedly falsely advertising the Flintstones…

ZO Skin Health Ossential Skin Creams

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ZO Skin Health Ossential Skin Creams

Unapproved drug treatment claims linger following FDA warning letter.

FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

Consumer News

FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims

Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.

What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

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What You Should Know about iMarketsLive

Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.

TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims

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TINA.org to Team National: Take Down Questionable Income Claims

TINA.org’s #TNTruth social media campaign exposes company’s inappropriate income claims.

Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

Consumer News

Nutrafol Needs to Shed Its Deceptive Hair Growth Claims

Illegal claims that company’s products prevent hair loss also need to go.

Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

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Hair-Raising Claims by Unilever’s Nutrafol Reported to Regulators

TINA.org files complaint with the FDA and FTC over company’s hair growth claims.

2020 Total Life Changes Health Claims Database

Evidence

2020 Total Life Changes Health Claims Database

In 2020, TINA.org investigated the 16 MLMs targeted by the FTC for making deceptive COVID-related claims and found that each of the MLMs has continued to make unsubstantiated health claims and/or deceptive…

CVS Health Bandages

Class Action

CVS Health Bandages

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain harmful synthetic chemicals known as PFAS

Crouse Health Hospital

Class Action

Crouse Health Hospital

Allegations: Misrepresenting that it protects patients’ personal information when it failed to do so and there was a data breach in 2023

Plexus Health Claims

Evidence

Plexus Health Claims

A 2016 TINA.org investigation has cataloged over 100 instances in which Plexus distributors have either made or referenced claims that the Plexus product lines can treat, cure, alleviate the symptoms…

My Pillow Faulted for False Health Claims

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My Pillow Faulted for False Health Claims

Mary H.J. Farrell, Consumer Reports

TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

Consumer News

TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law

TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul’s current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.

Anthem’s Pathway Health Plan

Class Action

Anthem’s Pathway Health Plan

In February 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia for allegedly deceptively marketing Anthem’s Pathway Health Plan policy during the open…

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