Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? Blog Do You Know what Big Data Knows about You? FTC report highlights lack of transparency in data tracking.
E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? Consumer News E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.
Bait & Switch Advertising Consumer Basics Bait & Switch Advertising Advertised deals get consumers in the door but not necessarily the price or product they wanted.
SexRx Ad Alert SexRx The FDA is advising consumers to stay away from “SexRx,” a sexual-enhancement supplement sold in some retail stores and on websites. According to the FDA: FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that…
Tiger King Ad Alert Tiger King The FDA is advising consumers to stay away from “Tiger King,” a sexual-enhancement supplement sold in some retail stores and on websites. According to the FDA: FDA laboratory analysis confirmed…
JINQIANGBUDOR Red Dragon Ad Alert JINQIANGBUDOR Red Dragon The FDA is advising consumers to stay away from “JINQIANGBUDOR Red Dragon,” a sexual-enhancement supplement sold in some retail stores and on websites. According to the FDA: FDA laboratory analysis…
Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking Consumer News Big Tobacco to Set Record Straight on Perils of Smoking Corrective ad agreement comes eight years after originally ordered.
Eat a Brownie and Relax? Consumer News Eat a Brownie and Relax? What you need to know about melatonin-laced foods.
Tommie Copper Ad Alert Tommie Copper Company agrees to pay $1.35 million to settle deceptive advertising charges about its copper-infused compression clothing.
Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash Ad Alert Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash claims that it “restores enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…
Consumers Claim This Joint is Not Jumping Consumer News Consumers Claim This Joint is Not Jumping Multiple class actions filed about glucosamine.
CareOne Anticavity Mouth Wash Ad Alert CareOne Anticavity Mouth Wash CareOne Anticavity Mouthwash claims that it “restores enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible to regrow…
Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Consumer News Pyramid Scheme? The 7 Definitive Questions to Ask Know the answers to these questions to be sure that MLM isn’t a pyramid scheme.
New Push to Clarify Food Labels Consumer News New Push to Clarify Food Labels Lawmakers introduce bill to update label standards.
Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief Ad Alert Excedrin Migraine Pain Relief A reader submitted a tip concerning the pricing of Excedrin Migraine Pain Reliever versus Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever.
Illegally Sold Diabetes Treatments Ad Alert Illegally Sold Diabetes Treatments The FDA in July sent letters to 15 domestic and foreign companies telling them that their sale of diabetes treatments was illegal. The products, which had not been evaluated by…
Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again Consumer News Costco at Center of False Advertising Suit Again Michael Kors says company falsely advertised handbags.
FreePrints from PhotoAffections Ad Alert FreePrints from PhotoAffections “So you take lots of pictures with your smartphone, right? The problem is there’s never been an easy or affordable way to get all those photos printed,” says a…