Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Ad Alert Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse claims that it “rebuilds enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…
All Consumer Health News Ad Alert All Consumer Health News This online advertisement takes you to www.allconsumerhealthnews.com, a website that indeed looks a lot like a consumer health news site. It is not. It is an advertisement, as disclosures at…
Y. S. Health Corp Ad Alert Y. S. Health Corp The FDA has issued a warning letter to Y.S. Health Corp for making drug claims in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Y.S. Health Corp is also under…
Tropicana Ad Alert Tropicana Tropicana claimed in a television ad that “if you want the world’s best fruit and vegetable juice, look in the cooler” as a shelf collapsed to reveal a presumably more-stable…
Chobani Yogurt Ad Alert Chobani Yogurt Chobani Yogurt has come under scrutiny from an activist group over its use of GMOs. Green America is criticizing the yogurt manufacturer for using dairy from GMO-fed cows while using…
Autocare Ad Alert Autocare This official-looking notification letter claims to contain “time sensitive” information, and comes with the following warning: $2,000 fine, 5 years imprisonment, or both for any person interfering or obstructing with…
Long John Silver’s Big Catch Ad Alert Long John Silver’s Big Catch There be false advertisin’ abound.
Bystrictin Ad Alert Bystrictin UPDATE 2/18/15: A representative of Bystrictin informed TINA.org that the company is no longer in business and no longer advertising. Whenever someone tells you that you can lose weight without really…
Great Value Lactose Free Milk Ad Alert Great Value Lactose Free Milk A reader submitted the following tip concerning Great Value Lactose-Free Reduced Fat 2% Milk from Wal-Mart: We came across this after my wife consumed the Walmart brand Lactose Free milk…
Juve International, LLC Ad Alert Juve International, LLC The FDA has cited Juve International, LLC for advertising its Maqui Juice as a drug in violation of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act because of the therapeutic claims it…
Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer Ad Alert Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer This creamer claims to be fat-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free, and its nutritional label lists no fat, cholesterol, sodium, or sugar. But the CSPI investigated: No fat or sugar? In fact,…
The Skinny on Garcinia Cambogia Ad Alert The Skinny on Garcinia Cambogia Garcinia Cambogia extract may not be such a great deal for weight loss.
HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’ Ad Alert HelloFresh’s ‘17 Free Meals’ Here’s how much you have to spend to get 17 “free” meals.
Diamond Beauty Teeth Whitening Kit Ad Alert Diamond Beauty Teeth Whitening Kit There is no such thing as an ‘FDA approved’ teeth whitening kit.
Fungus Eliminator Ad Alert Fungus Eliminator Forty-five million Americans are ‘fighting a losing battle’ against toenail fungus. Could this supplement be the solution?
Popeyes’ Chicken Tenders: Are They Really Tenders? Ad Alert Popeyes’ Chicken Tenders: Are They Really Tenders? TINA.org reader takes issue with Popeyes calling its breast strips “tenders.”
FDA Sends Amazon a Warning Letter Ad Alert FDA Sends Amazon a Warning Letter At issue is company’s distribution of products illegally marketed as drugs.
Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Ad Alert Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club May Leave Members Thirsty Lawsuit alleges sandwich chain misleadingly markets “unlimited” drinks subscription.
Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash Ad Alert Dial Complete ‘Fragrance Free’ Hand Wash How can a “fragrance free” product contain fragrance?