FDA finally pulls Meridia from the market
In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration approved Meridia, a weight-loss drug, despite evidence of significantly increased blood pressure and […]
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How much sugar is in a 20-ounce soft drink?
Did you know when you drink a 20-ounce soft drink, you are drinking the equivalent of 16 packets of sugar?
Recall of the Week: Fischer-Price toys, tricycles, and high chairs due to safety issues
About 11 million Fisher-Price tricycles, toys, and high chairs are being recalled due to choking hazards and faulty construction. The
Beware if you’re considering buying coins or precious metals
Scam artists are putting a new twist on an old scam. They’re selling coins and precious metals as low-risk, high-yield
Top 10 states doing the worse economically
To me, things seem tough in Washington state. With a $4.5 billion deficit for the next budget year, the governor
US Search settles agency charges privacy pledges were deceptive
An online data broker that charged consumers $10 based on the promise that it could “lock their records,” so others
Recall of the Week: Siemens and Murray circuit breakers due to fire hazard
Siemens Industry is recalling about 2.2 million Siemens and Murray circuit breakers, load centers, and meter combos. The recalled circuit
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
What would you suggest as a new name for high-fructose corn syrup?
The companies that make high fructose-corn syrup want rename it “corn sugar,” because it’s developing a negative image with consumers.