Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Consumer News Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?
Seeking the Truth in Food Labels Consumer News Seeking the Truth in Food Labels When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you may depend greatly on the packaging and labeling when deciding what food and beverage items or brands to buy. …
Where’s the Fruit? Consumer News Where’s the Fruit? It is not entirely unreasonable to expect “Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal to contain blueberries and pomegranate, fruits high in antioxidants that are all the rage now. But don’t tell that to…
When is Zero Trans Fat Really Zero? Consumer News 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…
Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children Consumer News Complaints against Roblox Have a Common Victim: Children Children as young as four are cited in consumer complaints filed with the FTC.
CATrends: Flea and Tick Products Marketed as Safe Consumer News CATrends: Flea and Tick Products Marketed as Safe Lawsuits allege products contain ingredients that are harmful to pets.
TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients Consumer News TINA’s Take: Food Makers Should Disclose Animal-Derived Ingredients TINA.org joins push for more transparency in food labeling.
CATrends: What the Fudge? Consumer News CATrends: What the Fudge? Lawsuits allege brownie brands and others lack the essential dairy ingredients to call their products fudge.
TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice Consumer News TINA’s Take: FTC Puts For-Profit Higher Education Institutions on Notice A disproportionate number of students that have defaulted on their students loans attended for-profit colleges.
CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles Consumer News CATrends: ‘100% Recyclable’ Water Bottles Bottled-water brands mislead consumers who want to “do their part” and recycle, class-action lawsuits allege.
FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Consumer News FabKids’ Back-to-School Ads Mislead Parents Online retailer deceptively advertises members-only prices, TINA.org investigation finds.
Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva Consumer News Proposed Settlement Allows for Continued Deceptive Marketing of Neuriva TINA.org files brief urging court to deny final approval of settlement that is unfair to consumers.
How MLMs Exploit Consumers During a Pandemic Consumer News How MLMs Exploit Consumers During a Pandemic Deceptive earnings claims edition.
5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020 Consumer News 5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2020 CGI influencers are here.
Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019 Consumer News Worst False Ad Settlements of 2019 TINA.org’s annual list of class-action settlements that left consumers out in the cold.
AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges Consumer News AdvoCare to Pay $150 Million to Settle FTC Pyramid Charges Health and wellness products MLM allegedly rewarded recruitment over product sales.
New Balance Made in USA Consumer News New Balance Made in USA In 1996, the FTC brought an administrative action against New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc. for making deceptive U.S.-origin claims about its sneakers. Since at least 2009, the company has marketed…
Not So American-Made Consumer News Not So American-Made In honor of the Fourth of July, a reminder that not all “USA-made” products meet the legal definition.
Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads Consumer News Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.