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 […]
Consumer Protection
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
Are you ready for an emergency?
Recently, we had a heavy snowstorm. Although I have studded tires, I decided to stay home to avoid running into
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?
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my
Launch of consumer product safety database draws approval of consumer, safety groups
A new consumer product safety information database will allow people to share and access safety information about the products they
Playing it safe at the ATM when you travel
By Lisa Shusterman, Guest Blogger Blogging at Around the World in Easy Ways Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, ATM
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 —