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FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

FTC Complaint Filed Against Maker of Memory Supplement

Ad Watchdog Issues Warning to Consumers MADISON, CONN. September 21, 2015 — With an aging baby-boomer population and an estimated 10 million Americans predicted to develop some form of brain…

MusclePharm Glutamine Dietary Supplement

Class Action

MusclePharm Glutamine Dietary Supplement

In March 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against MusclePharm Corp. for allegedly falsely advertising the dietary supplement MusclePharm Glutamine. According to the complaint, the company markets the supplement as…

Vitamin Shoppe’s Garcinia Cambogia Extract Dietary Supplement

Class Action

Vitamin Shoppe’s Garcinia Cambogia Extract Dietary Supplement

In May 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Vitamin Shoppe for allegedly falsely advertising that its Garcinia Cambogia Extract dietary supplement effectively aids in “weight management” and “appetite control”…

FDA Stings ‘Bee Pollen’ Dietary Supplement

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FDA Stings ‘Bee Pollen’ Dietary Supplement

Agency issues warning to consumers not to use this product.

Optifiber Natural Prebiotic Fiber Supplement

Class Action

Optifiber Natural Prebiotic Fiber Supplement

In September 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Costco Wholesale Corp. for allegedly falsely marketing Optifiber Natural Prebiotic Fiber Supplement as “natural” when, according to plaintiffs, the supplement contains…

Wall of Shame

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Wall of Shame

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

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…

BASE Strawberry Lemonade Dietary Supplement

Class Action

BASE Strawberry Lemonade Dietary Supplement

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

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…

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…

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

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

Eric Hananoki, Media Matters

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…

Barlean’s Greens Supplement Powder

Class Action

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…

Memory supplement from jellyfish doesn’t work, FTC says

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Memory supplement from jellyfish doesn’t work, FTC says

Herb Weisbaum, Komo News

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.

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…

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…

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