National Consumer Protection Week: Take action to become an alert, informed consumer
This week, March 4 through 10, is National Consumer Protection Week. Here are some suggestions from consumer groups and government […]
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Recall of the Week: Worthington gas cylinders due to fire hazard
By Rita R. Robison Worthington Cylinders Wisconsin is recalling more than 29 million Map Pro, Propylene, and MAPP Gas Cylinders
EPA to conduct safety reviews on 83 highly toxic chemicals
By Rita R. Robison While Congress continues to fail to update toxic chemical laws and regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection
FDA should reject Qnexa, another dangerous diet pill, consumer groups says
The diet drug Qnexa shouldn’t be approve because it can cause serious cardiovascular problems, Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group,
Consumer groups urge Obama administration to support country-of-origin labeling for meat and produce
Consumer groups are asking the Obama administration to appeal a November 2011 ruling by a World Trade Organization panel against
Happy Presidents’ Day 2012
By Rita R. Robison What are your plans for Presidents’ Day? It seems strange that the birthdays of two famous
Recall of the Week: McNeil’s grape-flavored Infants Tylenol due to dosing system complaints
Johnson & Johnson’s McNeil Consumer Healthcare division is recalling about 574,000 1 oz. bottles of grape-flavored Infants’ Tylenol. McNeil is
Environmental medicine group calls for moratorium on use of wireless ‘smart’ meters
By Rita R. Robison Have you ever wondered about the health effects from the meter your utility installed on your
Recall of the Week: Tassimo single-cup brewers and Tassimo espresso T discs due to burn hazards
By Rita R. Robison BSH Home Appliances Corp. is recalling about 835,000 Tassimo single-cup brewers in the United States and