Class Action Suit Filed Against USPLabs Over DMAA
This was filed just a few days before Xmas, so it flew right under my radar… From the complaint filed on Dec. 19 (courtesy of Courthouse News Service): Plaintiff JOHNNIE PACHECO (“Plaintiff”), individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, alleges the following on information and belief. 1. USPLabs LLC (“Defendant”) manufactures, markets and sells Jack3d and OxyELITE Pro (collectively...
More Acai Berry Settlements…
The FTC headline says it all: “FTC Permanently Stops Six Operators from Using Fake News Sites that Allegedly Deceived Consumers about Acai Berry Weight Loss Products.” Alleged Fraudulent Affiliate Marketers will Surrender Assets under Settlements Six online marketers agreed to settlements with the Federal Trade Commission that will permanently halt their allegedly deceptive practice of using fake news websites to market...
The Healthy Skeptic on Herbal Sex Supps
Chris Woolston, “The Healthy Skeptic,” devotes this week’s column to herbal sex supps. Do they work? Let’s just say that the experts he consults are skeptical… Lue has studied the effects of horny goat weed on rats in his lab, and he’s familiar with the scientific literature on herbs for sexual enhancement. His take on whether any herbal libido products are worth a try: “I don’t...
Two “Hoodia” Supplements Banned in 10 California Counties
Not only did the manufacturer of the supps in question make unsupported claims for Hoodia in its products… it also neglected to include the Hoodia at all! According to a press release from the Santa Cruz County DA’s office: Prosecutors from Santa Cruz, Napa, Alameda, Marin, Monterey, Orange, Santa Clara, Shasta, Solano, and Sonoma County District Attorney’s Offices, reached a settlement with Florida-based defendants...
Acai Scammers Fined $1.5 Million
Last year, I made note of a court order suspending sales of certain acai berry supplement products. The defendants were making over-the-top, unproven weight loss and “detox” claims, offering phony “free trials,” and – of course – adding unauthorized charges to customers’ credit cards. In other words, it was one of those acai berry scam operations we all know and loathe. At any rate, the case...
DOD Pulls DMAA Supps from Military Commissaries
Methinks the clock’s ticking on workout stimulant products containing DMAA… 12/28/2011 – WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of Defense has implemented a temporary moratorium on the sales of products containing DMAA within military facilities. …Recent reports show that two Soldier deaths and additional adverse health effects in other service members may be related to the use of dietary supplements...
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