Got Chocolate Milk? Industry Wants to Change Definition

Diary industry petitions FDA over sweeteners.

Pink Ribbon Doesn’t Always Indicate A Healthy Buy

Should breast cancer foundations accept cash from companies selling these products?

Great Britain Slims Diet Claims

Here’s the skinny on what diet ads can no longer say in the UK.

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…

The Diabetes Solution Kit

Product that claims to “reverse diabetes in as little as four weeks” may not deliver as advertised.

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…

FDA Tells KIND Bars to Lose ‘Healthy’ Claims

FDA says some KIND bars pack too much saturated fat to be advertised as “healthy” snack.

Weekly Legal Roundup

During the week of February 4, 2013, digestion, food, and make-up bubbled to the top of the legal I-think-you’re-lying-to-me landscape. Three new false advertising class actions were filed: Maybelline was…

Weight-Loss Products That May Only Trim Your Wallet

Is losing weight on your New Year’s resolution list?

Danisa Traditional Butter Cookies

Where’s the butter in this butter cookie? And where is it actually made?

Is Cheerios Protein Misleading Consumers?

New class-action lawsuit accuses General Mills of deceptively marketing Cheerios.

It’s All about the Pork

Bacon, pork and dogs: A rundown of false advertising lawsuits, hidden meat, and more.

NutriMost

The pitch — lose 40 pounds in 40 days — is biblical but God knows how effective this weight-loss system is.

Athletic Greens

Over-the-top weight-loss claims abound in this ad for a dietary supplement powder.

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…

Unilever Ends Mayogate by Dropping Lawsuit

In the end, the company that makes its mayonnaise with eggs was left with the ingredient on its face.

5 Ways to Get a Real Meal This Summer

Tips on how to avoid getting scammed while out to eat this season.

FIT Popcorn

Can You Spot a Bogus Weight-Loss Ad Claim?

Here’s a reality check.