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…
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
Herr’s Jalapeño Poppers Class Action Herr’s Jalapeño Poppers Allegations: Misleadingly advertising ingredients in snacks
KIND’s Protein Claims Class Action KIND’s Protein Claims Allegations: Products provide less protein than advertised
Catalina Crunch Class Action Catalina Crunch Allegations: Products do not contain the ingredients identified in the product names
FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again Blog FTC, FDA Tackle Misleading Marketing of Dangerous Products to Kids — Again First, e-liquids. Now, THC edibles. Will energy drinks be next?
Black Forest Juicy Burst Class Action Black Forest Juicy Burst Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Naturally Flavored” and “Made With Real Fruit Juice” when they contain an artificial flavoring ingredient
CATrends: Made with Real Cheese Consumer News CATrends: Made with Real Cheese Lawsuits allege “real cheese” food products contain fillers.
LesserEvil Lil’ Puffs Class Action LesserEvil Lil’ Puffs Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain lead
CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives Consumer News CATrends: Products Marketed as Containing No Preservatives Class-action lawsuits target preservative-free claims.
CATrends: Nutriwashing Consumer News CATrends: Nutriwashing Lawsuits allege foods and beverages aren’t as healthy as you might think.
Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice) Consumer News Monetizing Minors: Eric Befumo (aka Big Justice) Brand partnerships worthy of a big “doom!”