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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.
Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection Ad Alert Football Helmet Makers Overstated Protection Riddell claimed their helmets could reduce its user’s chances of suffering a concussion, but no helmet can prevent concussions.
GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ Ad Alert GMC AT4 Trucks and SUVs: ‘Premium and Capable’ TINA.org reader flags “ultimate apples to oranges” comparison.
Skull Smash Ad Alert Skull Smash FDA sniffs out unapproved claims company’s smelling salts increase alertness, focus, and more.
Powerade Class Action Powerade Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that products contain “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Optics Outfitter Ad Alert Optics Outfitter Why this eyewear company’s advertised “starting” prices may not be 20/20.
Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Class Action Powerade Mountain Berry Blast Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as providing “50% more electrolytes* vs the leading sports drink”
Road Runner VIP Family Rewards Memberships Class Action Road Runner VIP Family Rewards Memberships Allegations: Failing to adequately disclose the terms of memberships
Wagers on FanDuel Class Action Wagers on FanDuel Allegations: Deceptively inducing customers to make wagers by understating the amount of time remaining in live sporting events
Antigravity Batteries Ad Alert Antigravity Batteries Company recharges its batteries following FTC inquiry into its made in the USA claims.
Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths Consumer News Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.
Maxam Nutraceutics Ad Alert Maxam Nutraceutics Maxam Nutraceutics, a dietary-supplement maker, advertised its PCA dietary supplement on TV and on the web as “the only product ever specifically developed to naturally help your body safely and…
Genius Caffeine Extended Release Caffeine Supplement Class Action Genius Caffeine Extended Release Caffeine Supplement Allegations: Falsely marketing that supplements provide “sustained energy” when a scientific study found no difference between extended-release caffeine pills and regular-release caffeine pills