CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’ Consumer News CATrends: OTC Cold and Flu Medicines Falsely Marketed as ‘Non-Drowsy’ Several products marketed as ‘non-drowsy’ contain an ingredient that causes drowsiness, lawsuits claim.
Algenist Collagen Products Class Action Algenist Collagen Products Allegations: Falsely marketing Algenist Genius Collagen products
Burt’s Bees Products Class Action Burt’s Bees Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing “ingredients from nature” that are obtained using “responsible sourcing” methods when the products contain harmful chemicals
Ripjaws and Other RAM Products Class Action Ripjaws and Other RAM Products Allegations: Misleadingly advertising products as fast when they may not reach the advertised speeds
ECOS Products Class Action ECOS Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic, safe, and earth friendly when they contain ingredients that are harmful to people and the environment
Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals Consumer News Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.
Ottomanson, Sweet Home Collection, LUXE Life, and Other Bamboo Products Class Action Ottomanson, Sweet Home Collection, LUXE Life, and Other Bamboo Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as rayon, eco-friendly, and sustainable
Real Kosher Ice Cream On The Go Products Class Action Real Kosher Ice Cream On The Go Products Allegations: Failing to disclose products may contain a bacterium and falsely marketing products as natural
Avocado Mattress Products Class Action Avocado Mattress Products Allegations: Falsely advertising that products do not contain synthetic and toxic chemicals
Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers Consumer News Colgate, Tom’s of Maine Need to Brush Up on What ‘Recyclable’ Means to Consumers TINA.org files greenwashing complaints against eco-friendly toothpaste brand.
Unapproved Eye Products Ad Alert Unapproved Eye Products FDA targets companies selling eye drops illegally marketed to treat conditions like pink eye.
Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores Class Action Promotions for “Free” Products at Safeway and Albertson’s Grocery Stores Allegations: Misleading promotions for “free” products
TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Blog TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023 Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.
FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams Blog FTC Should Ban Individual Impersonation Scams TINA.org submits comment in support of FTC’s proposal to ban fake celebrity endorsements, romance scams and other impersonation scams.
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.
Nested Bean Weighted Sleep Products Class Action Nested Bean Weighted Sleep Products Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe for babies to sleep in through the night
Walmart’s Made in USA Claims for Aluminum Products Ad Alert Walmart’s Made in USA Claims for Aluminum Products Lawsuit accuses mega-retailer of misleading consumers looking to buy American-made.
Products with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Technology Class Action Products with Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization Technology Allegations: Falsely representing that products eliminate the COVID-19 virus and produce cleaner air, and that claims are based on independent testing
ZuPreem Pet Food Products Class Action ZuPreem Pet Food Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as natural when they contain multiple synthetic ingredients
Alchemy, Cultivate, and Other Brands of Cannabis Vape Products Class Action Alchemy, Cultivate, and Other Brands of Cannabis Vape Products Misrepresenting that products are cannabis concentrates containing specified amounts of cannabis