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FTC Finds POM Wonderful Health Claims Deceptive

POM Wonderful made deceptive advertising claims in saying that its pomegranate juice and other products would make users healthier, the Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday. Despite objections from POM, the commission upheld a decision from an internal FTC judge …

Reebok to Pay $25M Over Toning Shoe Claims

Reebok International Ltd. will pay $25 million to customers to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission that it made deceptive claims in ads that its toning shoes would measurably strengthen the legs and buttocks of those who wear them. …