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Panera’s Charged Lemonade

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Panera’s Charged Lemonade

Following lawsuit, chain adds more detailed disclosures about caffeine content.

Instant Pot DUO Electric Pressure Cookers

Class Action

Instant Pot DUO Electric Pressure Cookers

Allegations: Advertising that pressure cookers have safety features that prevent them from being opened while in use when the lids can actually be removed from units with heat, steam, and…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

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TINA.org’s Year in Review 2023

Here’s what we accomplished in 2023 with your help.

NHL on ESPN+

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NHL on ESPN+

Undisclosed blackout restrictions may prevent you from watching your team.

When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

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When Privacy Concerns and Deceptive Marketing Issues Intersect

Why TINA.org supports FTC’s proposed changes to COPPA Rule but pushes for more.

FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance

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FTC Staff Urge MLMs Not to Rely on Industry Income Disclosure Guidance

Advisory opinion letter raises “serious concerns” with self-reg group’s guidance.

Monetizing Minors

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Monetizing Minors

How brands exploit kid influencers and their followers.

Monetizing Minors: Piper Rockelle

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Monetizing Minors: Piper Rockelle

A calorie-counting app is just one of the adult products promoted on this minor’s social media channels.

Meta AI Smart Glasses

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Meta AI Smart Glasses

Mounting lawsuits accuse Meta of breaking privacy promises.

Thermos Stainless King and Sportsman Food and Beverage Containers

Class Action

Thermos Stainless King and Sportsman Food and Beverage Containers

Allegations: Marketing products as durable, reliable, and suitable for storing hot or perishable contents without adequately warning consumers that the stopper can forcefully eject when opening due to a defect…

Roblox Still Exposing Minors to Deceptive, Harmful Ads

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Roblox Still Exposing Minors to Deceptive, Harmful Ads

It’s gotten worse.

Gymshark

Class Action

Gymshark

Allegations: Instructing its fitness influencers to post Gymshark content without properly disclosing that they are paid for their promotional posts

Chobani Yogurt’s “20G Protein” Claims

Class Action

Chobani Yogurt’s “20G Protein” Claims

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that one serving of yogurt contains 20 grams of protein while basing the protein content claim on a serving size larger than what FDA regulations designate as…

Better Sour Gummy Candies

Class Action

Better Sour Gummy Candies

Allegations: Failing to include the amount of the sugar allulose in advertised sugar content claims

Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com

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Made in USA Refrigerants on Walmart.com

When it comes to made in the USA claims on Walmart’s website, there’s a lot of hot air.

Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

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Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.

TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

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TINA.org Files FTC Complaint Against New Balance for Deceptive Made in USA Marketing

MADISON, CONN. September 20, 2021 – According to the latest investigation by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), New Balance is deceptively marketing some of its athletic shoes as “made in…

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