courtesy of Instagram/@kyliejennerBeauty / Beauty newsBeauty / Beauty newsDetox tea brand Teami ordered to pay $1 million over misleading claimsCardi B and Jordin Sparks have also been warned over their undisclosed ads for TeamiShareLink copied ✔️March 9, 2020March 9, 2020TextAlex Peters On Thusday, the Federal Trade Commission made a move to start legal action against a detox tea company for misleading its customers. Teami and its owners earned millions from unsubstantiated health claims about its products and using paid influencers such as Cardi B and singer Jordin Sparks who failed to disclose their connection to the company, the FTC alleges. According to the Commission’s complaint, the Teami website claimed its teas could treat cancer, prevent and treat colds, reduce cholesterol and unclog arteries, and decrease migraines. It also claimed that its products could cause substantial weight loss, burn fat, and boost metabolic rate. In addition to this, the FTC says that Teami paid influencers to promote its products without enforcing the endorsements be clearly disclosed as paid advertisements as in keeping with the FTC’s Endorsement Guide. courtesy of FTC The FTC has ordered the company to put a halt to these practices and to return $1 million to consumers who were harmed. Teami has agreed to do clinical testing on humans to prove its health claims. The Commission has also issued warnings to 10 influencers over their failure to comply with the endorsement guidelines. These include Cardi B, Jordin Sparks, TV host Adrienne Bailon, actress Alexa PenaVega, model Brittany Renner, Darnell Nicole from WAGS Miami, actress Jenicka Lopez, actress Leyla Milani, Instagram influencer Princess Mae Love, and fitness influencer Katya Elise Henry. Demi Lovato and Kylie Jenner have previously promoted the brand but did not receive warning letters. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORECatalina Sartor is your favourite artist’s favourite make-up artistDom Roberts shares her 2026 beauty affirmationsPull&BearKaroline Vitto: ‘I just wanted people to start feeling a bit hopeful’In photos: The beauty evolution of Chappell RoanA guide to crafting the perfect penisIn pictures: The beautiful hairy creatures of Evanie Frausto’s ShowponyWho gets a fictional fandom tattoo in 2026?Clone love: Why couples start looking like each otherAya Tariq is the MUA behind Rama Duwaji’s ceremonial smoky eyesMeet the artist behind Chappell Roan’s medieval tattoos‘I can’t even be bothered to masturbate’: Ozempic and the death of desireSFX artist Pon is creating a closet full of fake human skinEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy