Goldbaum’s Kale Chips Ad Alert Goldbaum’s Kale Chips What you should know about the “star ingredient” in this bag of chips.
Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Consumer News Just How ‘Diet’ Is That Diet Soda? Advocacy group urges federal agencies to investigate what they call deceptive “diet” claims.
Federal Lawmakers Renew Call for Labeling of Genetically Altered Foods Consumer News Federal Lawmakers Renew Call for Labeling of Genetically Altered Foods Congressional bill introduced for clear identification of foods with genetically altered ingredients.
TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 Blog TINA.org’s Year In Review 2014 With help from our readers, TINA.org’s second full year of operation was a definite success – helping to empower consumers against false and deceptive ads. Here’s a rundown of what…
Nutella Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread Class Action Nutella Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread In September 2014, an appellate court affirmed a district court’s approval of a $2.5 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit against the manufacturer of Nutella, Ferrero USA. The complaint claimed…
Weekly Legal Roundup Blog Weekly Legal Roundup During the week of February 4, 2013, digestion, food, and make-up bubbled to the top of the legal I-think-you’re-lying-to-me landscape. Three new false advertising class actions were filed: Maybelline was…
Ensure Nutritional Drinks Class Action Ensure Nutritional Drinks Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drinks as healthy
The Kardashians Still Aren’t Disclosing Paid Ads On Instagram Media Coverage The Kardashians Still Aren’t Disclosing Paid Ads On Instagram Katie Kilkenny, Pacific Standard
Mom’s Best Cereals Honey Nut Toasty O’s and Honey Grahams Class Action Mom’s Best Cereals Honey Nut Toasty O’s and Honey Grahams Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cereals as “Made with real honey”
CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate Consumer News CATrends: Toxic Heavy Metals in Dark Chocolate Consumer Reports study sparks class-action lawsuits.
Snyder’s of Hanover Braided Twists Pretzels Class Action Snyder’s of Hanover Braided Twists Pretzels Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the ingredients in pretzels
Bumbu Rum Ad Alert Bumbu Rum Lawsuit alleges beverage doesn’t meet federal standards to be marketed as rum.
Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels. Media Coverage Energy Drinks Are Surging. So Are Their Caffeine Levels. Julie Creswell, The New York Times
The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits Media Coverage The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits Sasha Chavkin, Caitlin Gilbertand Anahad O’Connor, The Examination
GoodBelly Probiotics JuiceDrinks Class Action GoodBelly Probiotics JuiceDrinks Allegations: Falsely advertising products as able to promote digestive health
Ritz Bits Cracker Sandwiches Class Action Ritz Bits Cracker Sandwiches Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the filling is “made with real cheese”
SIMPLY Granola Products Class Action SIMPLY Granola Products Allegations: Falsely marketing products as if the only ingredients are the ones shown on the front label
Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries and Cranberry Bites Class Action Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries and Cranberry Bites Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as healthy, wholesome, and meeting the USDA’s MyPlate dietary recommendations
Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Frosting Ad Alert Betty Crocker Milk Chocolate Frosting Got milk? Apparently not.
Poppi Prebiotic Sodas Class Action Poppi Prebiotic Sodas Allegations: Falsely marketing that the prebiotics in products provide gut health benefits