When is Zero Trans Fat Really Zero?

You have probably seen the “0 grams trans fat” label on everything from spreads to chips at the supermarket.  Trans fats are now known to raise your bad cholesterol, increasing…

The Lowdown on Low T

Is Big Pharma marketing a drug to help aging men with low sex drives or really selling a made-up disease?

App to Pay Nearly $1 Million for Breaking ‘Pact’ with Consumers

Users will finally get their promised cash rewards under FTC settlement.

Vape Shop Criteria

Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…

Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements?

New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.

Coca-Cola Ads Eager to Sweeten Your View

Ad campaign seeks to defend diet soda.

Federal Lawsuit Alleges AdvoCare is ‘Pyramid Scheme’

Nutritional supplement MLM facing racketeering charges in class-action lawsuit filed by former distributors.

It’s All about the Pork

Bacon, pork and dogs: A rundown of false advertising lawsuits, hidden meat, and more.

FDA Pulls Four Cigarette Brands Off Market

One of the brands whose sales were halted is popular among youth smokers.

FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’

The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.

Direct Selling: An Industry in Decline

TINA.org’s analysis of the direct selling industry.

Vemma Facing Judicial Inquiries in Europe

Nutrition supplement affiliate marketing company facing scrutiny overseas.

MLM’s Love to Use the “F” Word

CATrends: Made with Real Cheese

Lawsuits allege “real cheese” food products contain fillers.

TINA’s Take: FTC Bars TurboTax Owner from Deceptively Advertising “Free” Tax Prep

It’s not the first time the company has been accused of pulling a bait and switch.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019

TINA.org’s annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.

Worst False Ad Settlements of 2022

Five class-action settlements that left consumers behind in 2022.

DealDash’s Hidden Costs

Bid farewell to the low prices you see in ads. You will pay more.

Sprint’s ‘New’ Network Just Got Old

Self-regulatory group tells Sprint to drop advertising claims following T-Mobile complaint.

DraftKings, FanDuel Spar Over Ad Claim

Self-regulatory body sides with FanDuel.