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Nutricost Magnesium Glycinate Dietary Supplement

Class Action

Nutricost Magnesium Glycinate Dietary Supplement

Allegations: Falsely marketing that two capsules of the supplement contain 420 mg of magnesium glycinate

Cow Colostrum Supplements

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Cow Colostrum Supplements

What you need to know about what some are calling “liquid gold.”

Wall of Shame

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Wall of Shame

What do Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian and Dr. Oz all have in common?

UnitedHealth Medicare Supplement Insurance

Class Action

UnitedHealth Medicare Supplement Insurance

In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed alleging that AARP markets and sells UnitedHealth Medicare supplement insurance policies to senior citizens without disclosing that the cost of the policy…

BPI BCAA Dietary Supplement Powders

Class Action

BPI BCAA Dietary Supplement Powders

In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against BPI Sports for allegedly misleadingly using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…

Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus

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Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus

This comes seven months after receiving an FDA warning letter citing unapproved drug treatment claims.

Barlean’s Greens Supplement Powder

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Barlean’s Greens Supplement Powder

In July 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Barlean’s Organic Oils for allegedly falsely advertising Barlean’s Greens supplement powder as a “Vegan Superfood” that will provide various health benefits…

22 Days Nutrition® Plant Power Protein Powder Supplement

Class Action

22 Days Nutrition® Plant Power Protein Powder Supplement

In January 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Coexist Nutrition for allegedly deceptively using You know when you buy a big bag of chips, and you’re all psyched for…

Whole Foods St. John’s Wort Dietary Supplement

Class Action

Whole Foods St. John’s Wort Dietary Supplement

In January 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Whole Foods alleging that its St. John’s Wort dietary supplement did not contain the amount of standardized extract hypericin (the sole…

Lumina’s “Cell Food” Supplement

Class Action

Lumina’s “Cell Food” Supplement

December 2013: A federal judge dismissed this action after the named plaintiff did not oppose the company’s motion to dismiss. July 2013: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Lumina Health…

Elations Daily Joint Supplement Drink

Class Action

Elations Daily Joint Supplement Drink

February 2016: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement. August 2015: A federal judge preliminarily approved a $1.35 million settlement of this lawsuit. According to the proposed settlement…

Advertising of Supplement Targeting Seniors Questioned

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Advertising of Supplement Targeting Seniors Questioned

TINA.org Joins with AARP in Objecting to Move Free Class-Action Settlement MADISON, Conn., March 12, 2015 — More than 46 million people suffer from arthritis, many of them elderly, and…

VPX Meltdown Fat Incinerator Supplement

Class Action

VPX Meltdown Fat Incinerator Supplement

June 2015: The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s class certification decision. March 2014: A federal judge refused to certify the class in a lawsuit alleging that…

A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment

Media Coverage

A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment

Eric Hananoki, Media Matters

Memory supplement from jellyfish doesn’t work, FTC says

Media Coverage

Memory supplement from jellyfish doesn’t work, FTC says

Herb Weisbaum, Komo News

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

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TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

Company to pay $600,000 for allegedly manipulating product pages.

BASE Strawberry Lemonade Dietary Supplement

Class Action

BASE Strawberry Lemonade Dietary Supplement

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Flavored with Natural Flavors”

Feel Free Tonic and Herbal Supplement Capsules

Class Action

Feel Free Tonic and Herbal Supplement Capsules

Allegations: Failing to disclose that an ingredient is addictive

Emergen-C Raspberry Daily Immune Support Dietary Supplement

Class Action

Emergen-C Raspberry Daily Immune Support Dietary Supplement

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing drink mixes using the phrase “Natural fruit flavor” and images of raspberries when they contain artificial flavoring ingredients

Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

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Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales

“The public cannot have confidence that their products are what they purport to be,” says the FDA.

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Nutricost Magnesium Glycinate Dietary Supplement

Cow Colostrum Supplements

Wall of Shame

UnitedHealth Medicare Supplement Insurance

BPI BCAA Dietary Supplement Powders

Balance of Nature Founder Claims Supplement Helps Ward off Coronavirus

Barlean’s Greens Supplement Powder

22 Days Nutrition® Plant Power Protein Powder Supplement

Whole Foods St. John’s Wort Dietary Supplement

Lumina’s “Cell Food” Supplement

Elations Daily Joint Supplement Drink

Advertising of Supplement Targeting Seniors Questioned

VPX Meltdown Fat Incinerator Supplement

A supplement company is using conservative radio to market itself as a coronavirus defense and treatment

Memory supplement from jellyfish doesn’t work, FTC says

TINA’s Take: Supplement Maker Sued for Alleged ‘Review Hijacking’ on Amazon

BASE Strawberry Lemonade Dietary Supplement

Feel Free Tonic and Herbal Supplement Capsules

Emergen-C Raspberry Daily Immune Support Dietary Supplement

Court Orders Balance of Nature to Halt Supplement Sales