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The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes

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The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes

They’re advertised as “flushable” but wastewater officials and consumers say that claim falls short.

“Y0u can make m0ney w0rking fr0m h0me t0day”

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“Y0u can make m0ney w0rking fr0m h0me t0day”

This O- challenged e-mailer wants you to link to http://www.workhome57now.com, a fake news site calling itself East Haven Business Journal, with an article promoting a suspicious work-at-home opportunity. Read more…

Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony

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Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony

We’ve got some sad news: This supplement company’s health claims violate the law.

H&M’s Sustainability Profiles, Environmental Claims

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H&M’s Sustainability Profiles, Environmental Claims

What’s sustainable about fast fashion?

The Higg Index

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The Higg Index

Sustainability ratings tool comes under fire.

NeuroBrocc

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NeuroBrocc

Unapproved and unsubstantiated claims abound in marketing of broccoli-based supplement.

Comcast’s Xfinity ‘10G Network’

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Comcast’s Xfinity ‘10G Network’

A successor to 5G that’s twice as good? Think again.

Kind Law/Ben Travis Law

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Kind Law/Ben Travis Law

Law firms’ Instagram ads touting “compensation” for MLM victims aren’t what they may seem.

SharkNinja NeverStick Nonstick Cookware: Heated to 30,000 Degrees Fahrenheit

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SharkNinja NeverStick Nonstick Cookware: Heated to 30,000 Degrees Fahrenheit

Lawsuit alleges manufacturing temperature claim is a “physical impossibility.”

Panera’s Charged Lemonade

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Panera’s Charged Lemonade

Following lawsuit, chain adds more detailed disclosures about caffeine content.

Starbucks’ Ethically Sourced Coffee and Tea Claims

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Starbucks’ Ethically Sourced Coffee and Tea Claims

Lawsuit tells a different story about the treatment of workers on Starbucks’ source farms.

JBS: ‘Net Zero by 2040’

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JBS: ‘Net Zero by 2040’

Regulators have a beef with company’s climate pledge.

Polaris Advertising

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Polaris Advertising

TINA.org investigates where these clickbait emails are actually coming from.

Kouvr Fashion

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Kouvr Fashion

Don’t be fooled by this website.

FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect

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FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect

Marketers of “wellness products” receive FDA warning letter over unauthorized health claims.

FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping

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FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping

Online purchase of a child-sized firefighter costume leaves one woman feeling hosed.

Nashoba Granola’s ‘Love’ Ingredient

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Nashoba Granola’s ‘Love’ Ingredient

The FDA makes itself clear in warning letter to bakery: It is a regulator, not a romantic.

Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K

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Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K

How the advertising of a free tablet (mis)led two consumers to Best Buy over the holiday weekend.

The InfraMat Pro

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The InfraMat Pro

Marketer of heating pad has the stones to make some pretty hot health claims.

Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement

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Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement

TINA.org breaks down the legal issues of marketing a “hangover supplement.”

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The Problem with Flushing Flushable Wipes

“Y0u can make m0ney w0rking fr0m h0me t0day”

Happy Mammoth Hormone Harmony

H&M’s Sustainability Profiles, Environmental Claims

The Higg Index

NeuroBrocc

Comcast’s Xfinity ‘10G Network’

Kind Law/Ben Travis Law

SharkNinja NeverStick Nonstick Cookware: Heated to 30,000 Degrees Fahrenheit

Panera’s Charged Lemonade

Starbucks’ Ethically Sourced Coffee and Tea Claims

JBS: ‘Net Zero by 2040’

Polaris Advertising

Kouvr Fashion

FDA: HealthWorksUSA ‘Perfect Health’ Claim Imperfect

FindCostume.com: A Horror Story in Halloween Shopping

Nashoba Granola’s ‘Love’ Ingredient

Best Buy’s ‘Free’ Samsung Tablet Costs More Than $2K

The InfraMat Pro

Tomo ‘Post-Alcohol Recovery’ Supplement