Flo Period and Ovulation Tracker App

Allegations: Falsely representing that users’ personal data is not shared with third parties without consent when a 2019 report revealed the data is disclosed to third parties, including major advertising…

Consumer Cellular

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Consumer Cellular’s cell towers and wireless service is the best and most competent as compared to several competitors

TINA’s Take: UK Bans Influencer Ads that Applied ‘Misleading’ Beauty Filters

Instagram stories used filters that ASA said misleadingly exaggerated results tanning products could achieve.

Welch’s Light Grape Juices

Allegations: Falsely advertising that juices contain “No Artificial Flavors” when they contain artificial flavoring chemicals

Bontrager WaveCel Bike Helmets

Allegations: Advertising that helmets are “up to 48x more effective than traditional foam helmets in protecting your head from injuries caused by certain cycling accidents” without having scientific studies to…

Starbucks Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavor comes from vanilla when the ingredients list shows that the flavor comes from unspecified “Natural Flavor”

Coffee Mate Natural Bliss Oat Milk Creamer

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavoring ingredient is vanilla when the ingredients list reveals that the prodct contains unspecified “Natural Flavor” and testing shows that the vanilla flavor comes from…

CeraVe

Do dermatologists really recommend CeraVe more than any other skincare brand?

WellPet’s Complete Health and Core Pet Foods

Allegations: Falsely advertising pet foods as “grain free” when they contain grain

Smoked White Cheddar Deli Sliced Cheese

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the cheese gets its flavor from being smoked when the flavor actually comes from an added ingredient

Westbrae Organic Unsweetened Vanilla Soymilk

Allegations: Falsely advertising that the flavoring ingredient in products is vanilla when the ingredients list reveals that they also contain “other natural flavors”

Beck’s Non-Alcoholic Beer

Allegations: Falsely advertising that beverages don’t contain any alcohol

Speed Stick Stain Guard

Allegations: Falsely advertising that antiperspirants fight yellow stains and white marks when the active ingredient causes both

Keebler Fudge Stripes Minis Cookies

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that cookies are made with real fudge when they contain ingredients not found in fudge

5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021

From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.

Starbucks Stores

Regulatory Inquiries Put Essential Oils MLM doTerra on the Defensive

MLM’s health claims fail to stand up to an increased level of scrutiny amid a worldwide pandemic.

Curamin Pain Relief Products

Allegations: Falsely advertising that Curamin products relieve pain when there is no scientific evidence showing that curamin relieves pain

P.F. Chang’s

Allegations: Misleadingly advertising that items on its menu contain “Krab Mix” when they don’t contain any crab meat

Benefiber

If you see a supplement marketed as “clinically proven,” pump your brakes.