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FitMiss Fat-Burning Supplements

July 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons for the dismissal have not been disclosed. October 2014: A class-action…

Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work

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Bottom Line: Losing Weight Takes Work

Let’s face it. As a nation, we are getting fatter. In fact, we’re so fat that manufacturers had to widen revolving doors from 10 feet to 12 feet to accommodate…

Relacore Supplements

Class Action

Relacore Supplements

In November 2014, a New Jersey state judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Carter-Reed Company. Though the complaint, which was originally filed in 2004,…

TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

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TINA.org Finds Plexus Deceptively Marketing Supplements for Kids

Distributors deceptively claim products boost childrens’ immune systems and may even keep them virus free.

Xtreme Nitro and Maxx Test 300

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Xtreme Nitro and Maxx Test 300

Want to see almost every suspicious weight-loss ad technique in one place?

Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements

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Bayer’s “One-A-Day WeightSmart” Dietary Supplements

In April 2015, a federal judge granted final approval of a $500,000 settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against Bayer. The complaint, which was originally filed in 2008, alleged…

Lean Extreme Max

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Lean Extreme Max

FDA alerts consumers to banned ingredient in weight-loss supplement.

Magic Slim

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Magic Slim

FDA warns consumers about weight-loss product containing hidden drug ingredients.

Spring Valley Garcinia Cambogia

Class Action

Spring Valley Garcinia Cambogia

Allegations: Falsely advertising that supplements provide “weight management support” when scientific evidence shows the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits

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How do I report an ad? If you spot or believe that you are a victim of a false or deceptive ad, you can tell us about it here. Upon…

The Vitamin Shoppe Garcinia Cambogia Extract

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The Vitamin Shoppe Garcinia Cambogia Extract

Allegations: Falsely marketing that dietary supplements help “weight management” and “appetite control” when scientific evidence shows that the active ingredients are incapable of providing weight-loss benefits

Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

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Dr. Oz Voted onto TINA.org’s Wall of Shame

Readers say TV doctor shilling too many questionable products.

AdrenaLean Capsules

Class Action

AdrenaLean Capsules

In April 2014, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Exclusive Supplements Inc. for allegedly falsely advertising the weight loss supplement AdrenaLean. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the company falsely…

Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

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Dolphin Intertrade Corporation

The FDA has issued a warning letter to Dolphin Intertrade Corporation because the company is allegedly marketing supplements that contain an unapproved prescription drug ingredient. According to the FDA, Dolphin…

OxyElite Pro

Class Action

OxyElite Pro

2015: The Campos and Mazzeo cases were dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled. because both cases (Campos and Mazzeo) were resolved pursuant to the…

TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma

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TAKEDOWN: Feds Move against Vemma

FTC alleges Vemma is a pyramid scheme and freezes assets.

Pro-Nutra Ultra Concentrated Garcinia

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Pro-Nutra Ultra Concentrated Garcinia

March 2015: This action was dismissed When a complaint is dismissed with prejudice, it cannot be refiled.. The reasons have not been disclosed. November 2014: A class-action lawsuit was filed…

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