Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology Consumer News Food Labeling – Meaningless Terminology Consumer advocates agree better nutrition labels are needed.
Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? Consumer News Which Super Bowl Advertisers Have Run Afoul of Ad Laws? A majority have faced false-ad challenges within past five years.
250m Americans Infected – The American Parasite Ad Alert 250m Americans Infected – The American Parasite Your browser does not support the video tag. Here’s a new batch of web ads warning you about something called “the American Parasite.” What are these ads all about? And…
Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer Ad Alert Nestlé’s Original Fat Free Coffee-mate Creamer This creamer claims to be fat-free, gluten-free, and lactose-free, and its nutritional label lists no fat, cholesterol, sodium, or sugar. But the CSPI investigated: No fat or sugar? In fact,…
Whitewave Foods Class Action Whitewave Foods A class-action lawsuit was filed against Whitewave Foods in April 2013 for allegedly deceiving consumers by stating that its products contain evaporated cane juice, which is a sweetener and not…
Where’s the Fruit? Consumer News Where’s the Fruit? It is not entirely unreasonable to expect “Blueberry Pomegranate” cereal to contain blueberries and pomegranate, fruits high in antioxidants that are all the rage now. But don’t tell that to…
Keto Fat Bomb Class Action Keto Fat Bomb Allegations: Misleadingly marketing the product as having “Zero Added Sugar”
What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements Consumer News What You Should Know about Apple Cider Vinegar Supplements TINA.org explores the divide between the marketing and the science.
Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean Consumer News Tell the FDA What You Think ‘Healthy’ on Food Labels Should Mean The deadline to submit a comment on the agency’s new proposed definition is Feb. 16.
Metamucil Class Action Metamucil Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as safe and providing various health benefits
Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water Class Action Cara Mia Artichoke Hearts in Water Allegations: Falsely advertising products as sugar free
Various Splenda Products Class Action Various Splenda Products Allegations: Falsely marketing that products help manage blood sugar, aid in “diabetes care,” and are suitable for people with diabetes
Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste Consumer News Proposed Vitaminwater Settlement Leaves Sour Aftertaste TINA.org files a friend of the court brief opposing proposed settlement.
Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising Press Release Ad Watchdog TINA.org Follows Up on Kardashians’ Deceptive Advertising MADISON, CONN. Sept. 26, 2017 –A little over a year ago, truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org) filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against the Kardashian/Jenner sisters for publishing social media posts that…
Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media Consumer News Kardashians Find New Ways to Skirt #Ad on Social Media From ambiguous hashtags to delaying disclosure, the family continues to spurn federal endorsement guidelines.
Jennies Macaroons Ad Alert Jennies Macaroons Just how healthy are these snacks? Depends how you feel about saturated fats.
Honey Bunches of Oats Breakfast Cereals Class Action Honey Bunches of Oats Breakfast Cereals Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that honey is the primary sweetener when the primary sweetener is sugar
Melaleuca Health Claims Database Evidence Melaleuca Health Claims Database TINA.org investigation reveals illegal health claims used to market MLM supplements.
‘100% Fruit Juice’ Otter Pops Ad Alert ‘100% Fruit Juice’ Otter Pops Based on the ingredients list, the company is rounding up.
Health-Ade Beverages Class Action Health-Ade Beverages Allegations: Misleadingly marketing beverages as healthy when the high amount of added sugar in them increases the risk of health problems, including metabolic disease, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, and…