FDA: Remove Pet Tear Stain Removers from Market

Agency says products contain antibiotic, tylosin tartrate, that is not approved for use on pets.

Spongeables Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge

Spongeables is advertising its “Anti-Cellulite Body Wash in a Sponge” with claims that might be deceptive. Advertisers can’t say a product will treat or cure cellulite without providing scientific studies…

L’Oréal Youth Code Texture Perfector Pore Vanisher

A reader alerted us to an ad for L’Oréal’s Youth Code Texture Perfection Pore Vanisher. According to the commercial, the cream: instantly minimizes the look of pores and in four…

Every Single Auto Insurance Ad

Want to save money on your auto insurance? Just switch to our company and save about $500, says every single auto insurance company: How is it possible for every single…

Empower Network

Empower Network says it is a “blogging platform, an intensive training, a secret blueprint on how to earn fifteen grand per month” (Stop right there, this vague description of what…

Chase Cash-Back Card

ACT Mouthwash

A reader submitted a tip about this ad for ACT mouthwash, which claims it can “restore enamel and make teeth up to 2x stronger.” The reader’s concern was that it…

Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash

Listerine Total Care Anticavity Mouthwash claims that it “restores enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…

CareOne Anticavity Mouth Wash

CareOne Anticavity Mouthwash claims that it “restores enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible to regrow…

Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse

Crest ProHealth Anticavity Fluoride Rinse claims that it “rebuilds enamel.” It is not possible to truly rebuild or restore tooth enamel, which, once lost, is lost forever. While it is not possible…

Wellness Support Network

Wellness Support Network sells dietary supplements, including a supplement for diabetes, on its website realfoodnutrients.com. Among other claims, Wellness Support Network says that the benefits of its diabetes supplement “Glucose…

L’Oréal Mascara

The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising industry’s self-regulatory body administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus. has recommended that L’Oréal discontinue the use of eyelash inserts in…

Power 4 Patriots

This online ad for Power 4 Patriots has all the buzzwords and formulas associated with scammy pitches: [authority groups] HATE this! Find out the one WEIRD trick that can save…

T-Mobile Network Speed Claims

T-Mobile claims in its “the simple choice” ads that even touchy, reanimated monsters know T-Mobile is a better choice for cellphone service than AT&T. In particular, T-Mobile says it has…

BPI Sports

BPI Sports, a supplement company, discontinued some of its advertising claims after the claims were challenged by the Council for Responsible Nutrition. The National Advertising Division (NAD) is the advertising…

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…

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,…

Hard Steel Male Enhancement Supplement

Be wary of this supplement’s FDA claims.

‘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.