Virasyl by Wellbeing

Wellbeing Inc. claimed that their supplement Virasyl was “Formulated in a medical clinic and backed by research to support the following: GI Tract & Immune System Nerves & Mental Clarity…

Getting Closer to Defining Natural

The USDA National Organic Program releases draft guidance on the term “natural.”

Emu Product Claims Questioned by FDA

Emu Products and Management, Inc. claimed on its website that its products could treat health problems including acne, arthritis, and high cholesterol. According to a warning letter from the FDA,…

Other Evidence

SpeechNutrients Web Page Excerpts

Ghost Orchids and Land Scams: A Review

The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii.  Notably, this endangered flower…

Few Regulations Govern Alcohol Advertising

Though it may be hard to believe, the alcohol advertising industry is self-regulated.  What does that mean?  It means it’s its own boss and makes up its own rules when…

Don’t Get Snagged in a Work-At-Home Scam

Dreaming of a job where you can work and be home with the kids?  Yearning to stay in your pajamas while you log in some hours?  Then ads for work-at-home…

Who Can You Complain to at the Federal Level?

A topic-by-topic list of federal agencies that deal with deceptive advertising.

Don’t Fall for the ‘Memory’ Pills Targeting Baby Boomers

Emily Dreyfuss, WIRED

Gerber Baby Foods and Drinks

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “Non-GMO”

Timeline

A brief history of deceptive advertising.

The Rise and Fall of Vemma

What led this MLM to a $238 million dollar settlement?

A Lullaby of Deception

For Mike Huckabee’s next trick, a supplement that is ‘clinically proven’ to help users fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up refreshed.

Hard Steel Male Enhancement Supplement

Be wary of this supplement’s FDA claims.

Deceptive Marketing 101: Third-Party Certification Seals

Don’t confuse this type of marketing for a silver bullet.

‘Clean at Sephora’ Label

Lawsuit alleges cosmetics marketed as ‘clean’ contain dirty ingredients.

NeuroBrocc

Unapproved and unsubstantiated claims abound in marketing of broccoli-based supplement.

Secret ‘Aluminum Free’ Deodorant

Why is Secret making a big deal out of something that is true of all deodorants?

Wellness MLM’s Fulvic Acid Product Raises Red Flags

“The mudman” has apparently found a new MLM to sell his “magic dirt.”