In early June 2014, Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show, was called before Congress to talk about his involvement with endorsing certain weight loss supplements. He was questioned by the U.S. Senate’s consumer protection panel and taken to task by Chairman Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.).

Here’s a quick overview of the hearing:

What was the hearing about?: Titled “Protecting consumers from false and deceptive advertising of weight-loss products,” the hearing examined the deceptive advertising and marketing practices of weight-loss products and their effects on American consumers, including actions by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to crack down on such deceptive practices.

The hearing also examined the role private industry plays in complementing the FTC's enforcement efforts to safeguard consumer wallets and health.

Who was involved?: Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of The Dr. Oz Show. He was called before the Senate’s Subcommitte on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance. The subcommittee is led by Claire McCaskill (D) and includes consumer protection panel, which includes seven Democrats and six Republicans. The subcommittee is focused on protecting consumers, whether online, in a brick or mortar shop, or buying a new insurance policy.

Besides Dr. Oz, the witness panel included Ms. Mary Koelbel Engle, associate director, Division of Advertising Practices, Bureau of Consumer Protection, FTC; Dr. C. Lee Peeler, president and CEO, Advertising Self-Regulatory Council, EVP, Council of Better Business Bureaus; Mr. Steven M. Mister, president and CEO, Council for Responsible Nutrition; Mr. Robert Hatton Haralson IV, executive director, TrustInAds.org; and Dr. Daniel Fabricant, executive director and CEO, Natural Products Association.

When was the hearing?: The hearing took place June 17, 2014.

What did Dr. Oz get in trouble for?: Technically, Dr. Oz didn’t get in any trouble. By most media accounts, Dr. Oz received a scolding from the Senate hearing committee.

Specifically, Senator McCaskill questions Oz about his support for certain weight-loss aids on his show, primarily green coffee bean extract supplements. She spotlighted a show from 2012 in which Oz called green coffee bean extract a “magic weight loss cure for every body type.”

“I don’t get why you need to say this stuff because you know it’s not true,” McCaskill said.

That can’t be it, right?: The bigger concern for the Senate hearing panel was a Florida-based organization that markets Pure Green Coffee, a dietary supplement. The organization started using footage of Dr. Oz in its marketing – completely without the consent of The Dr. Oz Show. The company claimed the pill could help people lose 17 pounds and cut body fat by 16 percent in 22 weeks.

In May, the FTC sued the sellers behind Pure Green Coffee, accusing them of making bogus claims and deceiving consumers.

What did Dr. Oz say?: Dr. Oz held his ground with respect to the way he talks about supplements on his show, calling them “short-term crutches” for some people. He said his family tries the supplements before Oz gives them any air time and believes his mission is to help viewers find the right health solution for their particular problem, even if that includes using alternative healing methods.

He added that there’s no such thing as a long-term miracle pill, saying that his language about some supplements can be a bit “flowery.”

Oz also made sure to inform the panel that he does not personally endorse any supplements or allow any companies to use his image or likeness to sell the products. Any time anyone sees something like that, Oz said, “it’s illegal.”

Do what’s he going to do?: Dr. Oz promised to publish a list of specific products he believes will help Americans lose weight.

As of July 1, that list was not easily found on Dr. Oz’s site.