FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Consumer News FTC Brain Claims Cases Since 1995 Since 1995, the FTC has brought nearly 70 actions over deceptive brain claims.
Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Consumer News Study Calls on FDA to Act on Stimulant Found in Weight-Loss Products Amphetamine-like ingredient found in Acacia rigidula dietary supplements could trigger harmful reactions.
FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Consumer News FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements Eight products found to have BMPEA and 17 products contain DMBA, both amphetamine-like stimulants.
Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Consumer News Health Experts Call for More Vigorous Dietary Supplement Oversight Tainted products pose serious health risks.
Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? Consumer News Are Drugs Masquerading in Your Supplements? New report finds that recalled supplements containing hidden drugs are still available for purchase online.
Methylsynephrine (Oxilofrine) Supplements Ad Alert Methylsynephrine (Oxilofrine) Supplements FDA warning letters take aim at banned stimulant.
BPI Sports Ad Alert BPI Sports BPI Sports, a supplement company, discontinued some of its advertising claims after the claims were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…
Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds Consumer News Coronavirus Spawns Class-Action Lawsuits as Consumers Seek Refunds The pandemic has also triggered lawsuits over privacy issues with some video conferencing apps, and more.
Sports Research’s Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex Class Action Sports Research’s Premium MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin C3 Complex Allegations: Falsely advertising the benefits of taking MCT Oil and Turmeric Curcumin supplements
PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements Class Action PhD Fitness Pre-JYM and Post-JYM Supplements In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against PhD Fitness for allegedly misleadingly marketing the characteristics and benefits of sports supplements. According to the complaint, the company misleadingly markets…
Best BCAA Dietary Supplements Class Action Best BCAA Dietary Supplements In June 2019, a class-action lawsuit was filed against BPI Sports for allegedly falsely advertising that its Best BCAA dietary supplement will increase protein synthesis to build “lean muscle” when,…
Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200 Class Action Various Bodybuilding Dietary Supplements: Tren 75, Winn50, Test 600x, Clen, Var, and Decca 200 September 2016: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because the parties reached a settlement agreement, the terms of which have not…
Supplements for Brain Bruises? Consumer News Supplements for Brain Bruises? They don’t exist, warns FDA.
Metabolic Nutrition Synedrex and E.S.P. Dietary Supplements Class Action Metabolic Nutrition Synedrex and E.S.P. Dietary Supplements November 2019: The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the plaintiffs adequately alleged injury in their complaint and that the district court erred in finding that the plaintiffs did…
Is HYPERSHOCK Rage all the Rage? Ad Alert Is HYPERSHOCK Rage all the Rage? Myogenix Sports Nutrition’s product claims “measurable results in the gym” but does it live up to the hype?
Pro-Nutra Ultra Concentrated Garcinia Class Action Pro-Nutra Ultra Concentrated Garcinia March 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed…
What You Should Know about Youngevity Consumer News What You Should Know about Youngevity TINA.org investigation finds inappropriate health and income claims.
What You Should Know about USANA Consumer News What You Should Know about USANA Supplement MLM takes down dozens of deceptive claims following TINA.org investigation.
Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? Ad Alert Mouthguards and Concussion Protection: Where’s the Science? FTC warns mouthguard retailers to review concussion protection claims made online.
Monster Energy Class Action Monster Energy July 2016: The Ninth Circuit revived some of the claims in this lawsuit finding that they were not preempted and the FDA did not have primary jurisdiction over them. Other…