Jimmy John’s Cookies

November 2020: This case was transferred from state court to federal court. (Case No. 20-cv-1268, S.D. Ill.) October 2020: A class-action lawsuit was filed against Jimmy John’s for allegedly falsely…

Nabisco Newton Cookies

May 2015: The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s dismissal of the case. October 2013: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal. September…

Policies

Rise of the Supercookie

You don’t just have to worry about cookies anymore. Now you have to worry about super cookies. Online advertiser, ScanScout, reached a settlement with the FTC on November 8, 2011…

Keebler’s Fudge Mint WhooPSY! Fudge Stripes

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing that cookies are made with real fudge and mint when they aren’t

Privacy Policy

Truth in Advertising, Inc. (TINA.org) respects the privacy of everyone who visits our website (the “Site”).  By accessing and using this Site, you are agreeing to this Privacy Policy.  If…

Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookie

Allegations: Misleadingly marketing cookies as shortbread, which consumers expect to have butter, when the ingredients list reveals the cookies contain vegetable oils instead of butter

Lawmakers Push for “Do-Not-Track”

Marketers are watching you, but can you get them to stop?

Stauffer’s Lemon Snaps

In March 2020, a class-action lawsuit was filed against D F Stauffer Biscuit Co. for allegedly misleadingly marketing that the characterizing flavor in its Lemon Snaps cookies comes from lemons…

Lenny & Larry’s The Complete Cookie

May 2019: A federal judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. April 2019: The parties amended the settlement agreement to increase the benefits given to class members. Class members…

Does Size Really Matter? A Primer on Slack-Filled Packaging

What to know about the FDA’s rule on under-filled or slack-filled packaging.

FatBoy Ice Cream Sandwiches

Where are the chocolate chunks?

Double Stuf Oreos

Are these cookies double-stuffed with deception?

Packaging of Go-Paks

September 2017: The appeal was voluntarily dismissed, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. (Case No. 17-15126, 9th Cir.) January 2017: The named plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal…

57 Year Old Mom Looks 27!

I feel like the online version of the New York Times has me pegged.  Or to say it another way, NYTimes’ cookies have tracked my online behavior such that its…

What You Give Up in Scholarshipzone’s $10,000 Contest

While there’s no registration fee, this contest could still end up costing you in other ways.

Skeeter Nut Free Snacks

November 2017: A state court judge granted final approval of the settlement agreement. June 2017: A state court judge preliminarily approved a settlement of a false advertising class-action lawsuit against…

Network Advertising Initiative

The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) is a self-regulatory coalition of online advertising companies, including AOL Advertising, Google, Microsoft Corporation, and Yahoo! Inc.  The organization was established in 2000 amid increasing…

Oreo Imposter Car Wrap Scam

Fraudsters attempt to dunk on unsuspecting consumers.

These Super Bowl LVIII Advertisers Have Been Taken to Court for Deceptive Marketing

Several of this year’s Super Bowl advertisers have run into legal trouble for alleged deceptive marketing.