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TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
Zicam Products Class Action Zicam Products Allegations: Falsely advertising that products are “clinically proven to shorten colds” when there is no scientific evidence to support such claims
Purely Elizabeth Products Class Action Purely Elizabeth Products Allegations: Products contain less protein than advertised on the label
Spam Lite and Spam 25% Less Sodium Products Class Action Spam Lite and Spam 25% Less Sodium Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as low in sodium and healthy
Morningstar Farms VEGGIE Products Class Action Morningstar Farms VEGGIE Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “veggie”
South of France Products Class Action South of France Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are from France when they actually come from Kentucky
Icelandic Provisions Skyr Dairy Products Class Action Icelandic Provisions Skyr Dairy Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products are made in Iceland when they are actually made in New York
Thinx Underwear Products Class Action Thinx Underwear Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as safe when they contain dangerous chemicals
Restore Deck and Patio Products Class Action Restore Deck and Patio Products Allegations: Falsely marketing Restore products as superior and durable when they chip, peel, flake, and deteriorate prematurely
Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels Class Action Walgreens Fast-Release Quick Gels Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “fast-release” when they do not work faster than other products marketed as “fast-release”
Young Living Essential Oil Products Class Action Young Living Essential Oil Products Allegations: Falsely marketing essential oils as “therapeutic” for various ailments in order to charge a premium price when the products do not provide the advertised health benefits