Jack3d Marketed as Safe Despite Reports of Deaths

DOJ files an indictment against USPlabs and top execs.

Hu Organic Simple Dark Chocolate and Green & Black’s Organic Dark Chocolate

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals

McCormick Herbs and Spices

Allegations: Failing to disclose herbs and spices contain high levels of toxic heavy metals

Spice Island’s and Tone’s Herbs and Spices

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain toxic heavy metals

Almay Cosmetics Containing PFAs

Allegations: Falsely marketing cosmetics as clean, healthy, and non-toxic when they contain harmful ingredients

Herbs and Spices from 365 By Whole Foods Market

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain, or are at risk of containing, toxic heavy metals

ECOS Products

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic, safe, and earth friendly when they contain ingredients that are harmful to people and the environment

Simple Truth Organic Rice Rusks Baby Teething Wafers

Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain high levels of toxic heavy metals

Parent’s Choice Baby Food Products

Allegations: Failing to disclose baby foods contain toxic heavy metals

ZORBX Household Cleaners

Allegations: Falsely marketing products as being “non-toxic,” “free of harsh chemicals,” and “safe for people, pets, & the planet” when ingredients in them harm people, animals, and the environment

The Laundress Household Cleaners

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as non-toxic when they contain harmful bacteria

Alter Eco Organic Dark Chocolate Classic Blackout

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain unsafe levels of toxic heavy metals

Equal Exchange Extra Dark Chocolate Bar

Allegations: Failing to disclose that products contain toxic heavy metals

Investigation by truthinadvertising.org Reveals Eight Things You Should Know About Vemma

MADISON, CT, July 10, 2013 — Vemma Nutrition Company promises it will “transform lives through ultra premium products and a generous compensation plan.” The Scottsdale, Ariz.-based company, which touts that…

Herbs of Light

Herbs of Light advertised a number of its supplements with drug-like claims. The FDA was none too happy, and in June, it sent a warning letter to the company telling Herbs…

Greens and Whole Foods Supplements

ConsumerLab.com has published results of its quality tests of greens and whole foods powders and pills. Supplements marketed with these terms typically contain chlorophyll-containing leaves, sprouts, algae, vegetables and fruits, herbs,…

Narconon of Georgia

FDA: Consumers Beware of “Cures” for Autism

Agency clamps down on ad claims.

By the Numbers: Federal Crackdown on Dietary Supplements

Regulators send united message about deceptively marketed supplements.

Energy Drink Companies Under Legal Attack

What you should know about some of the industry’s top brands, including Red Bull and 5-Hour Energy.