Tag: Consumer fraud

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), marketers of 'Vitamin O' were charged with making false health claims. This action shows that, despite its name, there is no such thing as a legitimate vitamin O.

In March 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) distributed over $527,000 in refunds to consumers for deceptive marketing of Nature's Bounty products on Amazon, marking a significant regulatory action. This event is one of several instances where the popular supplement brand has faced scrutiny regarding its advertising and product claims.

In 2024, the popular prebiotic soda brand Poppi faced an $8.9 million class-action lawsuit settlement over claims that its 'gut healthy' marketing was misleading. This legal action, coupled with a separate influencer marketing controversy, has become widely known as the Poppi scandal.

In 2018, two former Trifecta Nutrition employees filed a lawsuit containing serious allegations about food sourcing practices during the 2017 CrossFit Games. The lawsuit brought scrutiny to the company's claims of providing high-quality, organic meals, and raised questions about consumer trust and corporate transparency.

For over two decades, millions of Canadians paid artificially inflated prices for a household staple. This widespread fraud is known as the bread scandal, a massive price-fixing scheme involving major retailers and producers that shook consumer trust in the nation's food industry.

Contrary to marketing claims, 'Vitamin O' is not a recognized nutrient, and there is no scientific evidence that it provides any health benefits. This article explores the deceptive advertising behind this supplement and what you truly need to know about what does Vitamin O do for the body.

Up to 40% of all bottled water in the U.S. is sourced from municipal tap systems, despite often being marketed as pristine. This fact raises a critical question for consumers: is spring water a con, or is there a genuine difference in purity and quality?

According to numerous class-action lawsuits filed since 2018, Bai Brands has faced legal challenges over claims of deceptive marketing regarding the use of 'natural' ingredients in its beverages. This contentious legal history is a core component of what is the controversy with the Bai drink, alongside ongoing health debates about its sweeteners and antioxidants.

In late 2023, the FDA banned the sale of Balance of Nature supplements after a federal court order, marking a significant turn of events for the Utah-based company. So, what is going on with the Balance of Nature and why is it facing such intense scrutiny from regulators and consumer groups?

According to the Environmental Research Center (ERC), several OWYN products contained levels of lead and cadmium requiring a Proposition 65 warning in California, leading to legal action. This was one of several key legal challenges OWYN protein drinks have faced concerning product claims and ingredients, highlighting the critical importance of transparency for health-conscious consumers.