FDA investigating whether synthetic food dyes affect children’s behavior
By Rita R. Robison Synthetic food dyes should be banned and warnings need to be placed on products containing the […]
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Recall of the Week: Gasoline-powered backpack blowers and mister dusters due to fire hazard
About 18,000 gasoline-powered backpack blowers and mister dusters are being recalled by Maruyama U.S., an importer. Manufactured in Japan, the
What were your best and worst experiences this week?
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Watch out for romance scam
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning consumers about a romance scam that said it had a connection with the
Recall of the Week: Wine bottle openers sold by QVC due to laceration hazard
About 159,000 wine bottle openers distributed by Sunbeam Products and sold at QVC are being recalled. Wine bottles can break
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
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Consumer groups applaud FDIC action against unsafe and unsound refund anticipation loans
Consumer groups — the Consumer Federation of America, National Consumer Law Center, and Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina —
Recall of the Week: Fitness resistance tubes and kits due to cuts and bruises
About 229,000 fitness resistance tubes and kits manufactured by Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp. and imported by Dick's Sporting
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my