Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 Consumer News Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 And the regulatory efforts that seek to curb them.
Equal Exchange Extra Dark Chocolate Bar Class Action Equal Exchange Extra Dark Chocolate Bar Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain toxic heavy metals
Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children Consumer News Walmart’s Undisclosed Advergame on Roblox Targets Children TINA.org, together with other consumer groups, calls for immediate audit of Walmart Universe of Play.
CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets Consumer News CATrends: Celebrities Deceptively Promoting Cryptoassets A-listers face lawsuits over promotions of risky and unregulated investments.
DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Consumer News DOJ Orders doTerra Distributors to Pay $15,000 Each after TINA.org Complaint Complaints against additional distributors who hosted COVID webinars may be forthcoming.
Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder Ad Alert Bloom Nutrition Greens & Superfoods Powder TINA.org digs into viral TikTok product’s bloating claims.
Grain and Salad Bowls from CAVA Class Action Grain and Salad Bowls from CAVA Allegations: Falsely marketing products as healthy and sustainable
The Proliferation of Greenwashing Consumer News The Proliferation of Greenwashing As the FTC reviews its Green Guides, misleading environmental claims are rampant.
When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Blog When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.
Smart for Life Protein Bars Class Action Smart for Life Protein Bars Allegations: Products contain less protein than advertised
Several Enfamil Formulas Class Action Several Enfamil Formulas Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe, healthy, nutritious, and committed to reducing their environmental impact
‘Advergames’: how games platform Roblox became a corporate marketing playground Media Coverage ‘Advergames’: how games platform Roblox became a corporate marketing playground Callum Bains, THe Guardian
NaturesPlus Dietary Supplements Class Action NaturesPlus Dietary Supplements Allegations: Falsely overstating the amount of identified ingredients in one capsule, tablet, or gummy on the front label
Hershey’s Products Class Action Hershey’s Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe and sustainable
Bubble Yum Class Action Bubble Yum Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as high quality and sustainable, and claiming the brand is transparent about its ingredients
Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products Consumer News Period Stigma and the Deceptive Marketing of Menstrual Products How negative feelings surrounding menstruation have influenced period product marketing.
Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils Class Action Mielle’s Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oils Allegations: Falsely marketing the benefits products provide and the properties and origin of the ingredients in them
OPMS Kratom Products Class Action OPMS Kratom Products Allegations: Failing to disclose that the active ingredients in products are addictive
EXPERT Professional Wood Care Stain & Seal Ad Alert EXPERT Professional Wood Care Stain & Seal Pet-safe and eco-friendly claims may be streaky.
Sprouts Sunflower Butter Class Action Sprouts Sunflower Butter Allegations: Misrepresenting that products are safe and the amount of protein they provide