Lance Toast Chee Crackers Ad Alert Lance Toast Chee Crackers Advertised percent daily value of iron is half-baked, says the FDA.
Small Planet Foods Products Class Action Small Planet Foods Products October 2014: This action was voluntarily dismissed When a complaint is dismissed without prejudice, an amended version of the complaint can be refiled., the reasons for which have not been…
FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Consumer News FTC Reminder: Influencers Must Divulge Ads Action comes after consumer groups alert agency to more than 100 posts by celebs.
Ad or Not? Junior Mints, Red Vines Rain Down at the Oscars Consumer News Ad or Not? Junior Mints, Red Vines Rain Down at the Oscars What was up with all that named candy at the 2017 Oscars?
Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, Cape Cod Potato Chips, and More Class Action Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, Cape Cod Potato Chips, and More September 2016: After an objector filed a Notice of Appeal, the appeal was voluntarily dismissed. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. June 2016: A federal judge granted…
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Amazon’s ‘Subscribe & Save’ Service Ad Alert Amazon’s ‘Subscribe & Save’ Service Watch out for those pre-checked boxes, people.
Herr’s® Snack products Class Action Herr’s® Snack products In June 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Herr Food Inc. for allegedly falsely marketing Herr’s® potato chips, cheese curls, tortilla chips, popcorn, and onion ring snacks as having…
Naturally Flavored with Natural Flavors Blog Naturally Flavored with Natural Flavors Is this iced tea indeed natural?
Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Consumer News Beware of Credit Card Updating Services Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?
Harvest Snaps Snapea Crisps Class Action Harvest Snaps Snapea Crisps In January 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Calbee North America, LLC for allegedly deceptively marketing Harvest Snaps Snapea Crisps. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the company…
T.G.I. Friday’s Cheddar and Bacon Chips Ad Alert T.G.I. Friday’s Cheddar and Bacon Chips One key ingredient appears to be missing from these chips and it’s not cheddar.
What’s Behind Your Halloween Haul? Consumer News What’s Behind Your Halloween Haul? What you should know about some of the candy in your trick-or-treat bag.
Truth is Not Always a Defense Consumer Basics Truth is Not Always a Defense The truth is bigger than the sum of an ad’s parts.
FIT Popcorn Class Action FIT Popcorn In March 2014, a class-action lawsuit against Popcorn, Indiana, LLC was transferred from state court to federal court. Among other things, the complaint alleges that Popcorn, Indiana, LLC falsely advertises…
Five Questionable Pot Ads Consumer News Five Questionable Pot Ads First comes the legalization, then comes the questionable ad claims.
Mall Girl Ad Alert Mall Girl The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU, or the Children’s Advertising Review Unit, keeps tabs on advertising directed at children, and issues recommendations to advertisers when ads are deceptive or target…
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SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Ad Alert SlimFast’s ‘Clinically Proven’ Weight-Loss Claims Recent inquiry takes aim at company’s “clinically proven” weight-loss claims, with a somewhat surprising result.
Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Cereal Class Action Catalina Crunch Cinnamon Toast Cereal Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that cereals contain cinnamon