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ARTICLE · 11 MARCH 2020

FTC Action Says Influencers Made False Claims And Failed To Include Proper Disclosures

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Teami sells a variety of detox tea products on its website, including Teami Profit tea and Teami Relax tea.

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The Federal Trade Commission announced that it reached a settlement with Teami LLC, the marketer of detox tea products, over allegations that the company used influencers who not only made false health claims about the products, but failed to properly disclose their connection to the company.  As part of the settlement, the company -- which had previously been warned by the FTC about its influencer disclosures back in 2018 -- agreed to pay $1 million. 

The FTC also sent warning letters to ten influencers, including Cardi B, that told them how their disclosures fell short and directed them provide a written response to the FTC explaining  how they will ensure that their posts are compliant in the future. 

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Originally published by the New York Legal Ethics Reporter

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