Do Snickers Really Satisfy? Ad Alert Do Snickers Really Satisfy? From the “well, duh” department: Snickers, a candy bar, advertises itself as a snack that satisfies hunger in a series of ads that claim “you’re not you when you’re hungry.”…
FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Consumer News FTC Slaps Sensa for Making Deceptive Weight-Loss Claims Sprinkle, eat and lose weight is just unproven, says FTC.
250m Americans Infected – The American Parasite Ad Alert 250m Americans Infected – The American Parasite Your browser does not support the video tag. Here’s a new batch of web ads warning you about something called “the American Parasite.” What are these ads all about? And…
Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting Consumer News Sensa Facing Eight Lawsuits and Counting What do you get when you market a “tastant” crystal as a surefire way to lose over 30 pounds in six months?
Dave’s Killer Breads Class Action Dave’s Killer Breads Allegations: Breads contain less than half of the protein advertised
LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks Ad Alert LASIK Providers Unclear on Risks The FDA sent warning letters to four LASIK providers for promoting the procedure on their websites without adequate warning about the risks involved.
College Inn Chicken Broth Class Action College Inn Chicken Broth Allegations: Falsely marketing that products contain “NO MSG” when ingredients in them contain MSG
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
Mishima Wasabi Green Peas Class Action Mishima Wasabi Green Peas Allegations: Falsely marketing products as containing wasabi
Lean Muscle Protein Bars Class Action Lean Muscle Protein Bars Allegations: Misleadingly marketing bars as “lean muscle” when they contain several ingredients that are sources of fat
Back to Nature Stoneground Wheat Crackers Class Action Back to Nature Stoneground Wheat Crackers Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the main flour ingredient is organic whole wheat flour when the main flour ingredient is organic unbleached enriched wheat flour
Van’s Power Grains Protein Original Waffles Class Action Van’s Power Grains Protein Original Waffles Allegations: Products provide less than half of the protein advertised
Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Ad Alert Williams-Sonoma’s Halloween Slice & Bake Cookies Some colorful ingredients undermine specialty retailer’s “all-natural” claim.
Country Time Lemonade Mixes Class Action Country Time Lemonade Mixes Allegations: Falsely marketing that products make eight quarts of lemonade when they make only six quarts of lemonade
Keto Snacks Class Action Keto Snacks Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “keto” when they contain ingredients that are not compatible with a ketogenic diet
Nonni’s Limone Biscotti Cookies Class Action Nonni’s Limone Biscotti Cookies Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that the main flavoring ingredient is lemon when the ingredients list does not include a lemon ingredient
Herr’s Jalapeño Poppers Class Action Herr’s Jalapeño Poppers Allegations: Misleadingly advertising ingredients in snacks
Polaner All Fruit Spreadable Fruit Class Action Polaner All Fruit Spreadable Fruit Allegations: Falsely marketing products as “All Fruit” when the ingredients list reveals they contain other ingredients, including citric acid and natural flavor
Popcorn Indiana Class Action Popcorn Indiana Allegations: Misleadingly marketing products as “Popcorn Indiana” when they are made in Illinois