Dr. Oz Faces Calls for FTC Probe Over Undisclosed Social Media Endorsements

Public Citizen urges investigation into Mehmet Oz's promotional posts for iHerb, citing potential violations of federal advertising guidelines.

Consumer advocacy group Public Citizen has requested the FTC investigate Dr. Mehmet Oz for allegedly failing to disclose financial ties in his social media posts promoting iHerb products.
Oz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Medicare and Medicaid Services, has served as a global advisor and stakeholder for iHerb since 2023.
The watchdog group claims Oz's posts on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X often lack required disclosures, such as indicating the content is a paid advertisement.
FTC guidelines mandate clear and conspicuous disclosures in every promotional post, which Public Citizen argues Oz has not consistently followed.
Critics have raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest, given Oz's proposed federal role overseeing significant healthcare programs.