Traffic Authority

MLM touts big earnings for its affiliates but company income disclaimer tells a different story.

E-Cigarette Criteria

Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…

Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims

TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.

Former FTC Economist Calls for Federal Pyramid Scheme Rule

FTC case-by-case prosecution of pyramid schemes not enough to deter them.

New Dawn Nutrition

FDA warns dietary supplement maker of numerous labeling issues.

3 Ways Citibank Misled Consumers

Citibank’s shady credit card practices leads to $700 million in customer refunds.

Olive Oil from Italy? Beer from Germany? Think Again.

Where in the world are these products really from?

Walmart’s Great Value 100% Cranberry Pomegranate Juice

Not So Fast: Nutrisystem Weight-Loss Claims Called Into Question

Petition urges federal officials to investigate company while consumer complaints cite multiple issues.

FDA Warns Companies about Dangers of Stimulants in Supplements

Eight products found to have BMPEA and 17 products contain DMBA, both amphetamine-like stimulants.

Chiquita Bananas

Flonase

Competing allergy products Flonase and Zyrtec reach settlement over “no. 1” claims.

TINA.org’s Action on Glucosamine Settlement Helps Spur Revision

Final Agreement Bans Deceptive Claims Made by Walmart, Walgreens & Supervalu MADISON, CONN. March 25, 2015 — A federal judge has given final approval to a class-action settlement that permanently changes how…

Sunshine Week: Utah’s Small Step toward the Light

State moves closer to disclosing vital consumer complaints but there’s more work to be done.

Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup

Cough suppressant told to drop some “buzzwords” but website seems slow to catch up.

Knudsen’s Organic Blueberry Pomegranate Juice

Throwing the Red Flag on Super Bowl Claims

The commercials may be funny but don’t be fooled by some of the claims.

Anti-Wrinkle Creams: Ellen the Expert?

Skin care companies Lavish Skin Care and DermaBright featured on fake celebrity sites.

Top Five Worst Settlements of 2014

Consumers left out in cold in these settlements.

TINA.org’s 12 Days of Christmas

Our gift to you this year was the same as last: Tidings of deceptive advertising.