Truth is Not Always a Defense

The truth is bigger than the sum of an ad’s parts.

Subway’s Tuna Sandwiches and Wraps

Class-action lawsuit alleges products are missing a key ingredient. (Hint: It’s in the name of the sandwiches and wraps.)

Companies Accused of Greenwashing

When companies green it, they better mean it.

Taylor Farms Romaine Lettuce

McDonald’s Chicken Breast

Made in USA Misrepresentations

Why Does that Burger Look Better in the Ad than in the Wrapper?

Why don’t these photos match?

Women Sentenced in Gifting-Table Scam

Gifting-table scheme leaders face jail.

Cash-Gifting Tables Scheme Under Scrutiny

Federal officials continue to investigate case in Conn.

Ad or Not? Minions Invade Adopt Me! on Roblox

Is the most played game on Roblox raising more than pets?

MLMs Continue to Recruit with Deceptive Earnings Claims

TINA.org investigation finds 98% of MLMs using misleading income claims.

Ready-To-Eat Foods from Bruce Packing

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products were contaminated with the harmful bacteria listeria monocytogenes

Quorn Foods Thai Wonder Grains

Meat alternative brand takes its carbon footprint reduction claims a step too far.

TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.

TINA.org Suggests Updates to How the FTC Regulates Endorsement Advertising

On June 22, 2020, TINA.org responded to the FTC’s request for comment on the Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (referred to here as the Endorsement…

Cancer Center Advertising: When Consumer Education and Regulatory Complaints Aren’t Enough

TINA.org strives to educate clinicians about patient testimonials.

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Wolverine

Shoe maker gives the boot to a “Made in the USA” page on its site but problematic U.S.-origin claims remain.

LuLaRoe Called Pyramid But Sued For Return Policy

Latest class action slams LLR’s “bait-and-switch” return policy.

Discounts at Burlington Coat Factory