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UPDATE: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash test results earned Subaru, Chevy, and BMW vehicles Consumer Reports' Best safety rating. See the safest new cars of 2026: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2026-iihs-top-safety-pick-a4816645459/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
#Recall: Ram is recalling 1.2 million pickup trucks to fix second-row seat belts, which were not attached correctly. Sign up for our Recall Tracker for all alerts: https://www.consumerreports.org/mycr/benefits/car-recall-tracker/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
#Recall: Mercedes-Benz is recalling 310,000 cars and SUVs because the parking brake may not automatically engage when the driver’s door is opened. Sign up for our Recall Tracker for the latest alerts: https://www.consumerreports.org/mycr/benefits/car-recall-tracker/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
#Recall: Ford recalls 565,000 Bronco and Bronco Raptor SUVs from the 2021-2026 model years because wiring in the engine compartment could short-circuit and cause a fire. Sign up for our Recall Tracker for all alerts: https://www.consumerreports.org/mycr/benefits/car-recall-tracker/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
What does this mean if you’re looking to buy a robotic vacuum—or own one already? Here’s what we know so far. ⬇️
What the FCC Ban on Foreign-Made Robot Vacuums Means for U.S. Consumers - Consumer Reports
The FCC is banning the importing and selling of foreign-produced robot vacuums. Here's how it'll affect U.S. consumers.
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Consumer Reports submitted 3,700+ members' petition signatures asking the North Carolina Utilities Commission to reject Duke Energy’s request for an 18% rate increase “Electricity bills are rising far too fast in NC and across the country," said Chris Harto, manager, sustainability advocacy at CR.
More than 3,700 North Carolina consumers speak out against excessive electricity rate hikes
Consumer Reports calls on the NCUC to curb excessive rate increases from Duke Energy and protect ratepayers during the AI data center boom Raleigh, NC…
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Tanya Christian, Senior Home and Appliance Writer at Consumer Reports, joined Jean Chatzky on the HerMoney Podcast to share what years of testing have taught her about spending smarter on your home. Tune in:
How to Shop Deals Like a Consumer Reports Expert and Never Overpay Again
You know that feeling when you're standing in the middle of a store, staring at two versions of the same appliance — one costs $189, the other costs $489
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UPDATE: Publix has expanded the recall of one lot of organic GreenWise frozen blueberries to include all lots of GreenWise frozen blueberries and GreenWise frozen mixed berries due to possible E. coli contamination. Find out which products are affected:
Frozen Blueberries Sold at Publix Linked to an E. coli Outbreak - Consumer Reports
GreenWise frozen blueberries sold at Publix linked to an E. coli outbreak have been recalled.
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Electricity costs are skyrocketing across the U.S. while many households are struggling to make ends meet. Consumer Reports highlights 4 people who are fighting back:
Inside the Energy Affordability Crisis: ‘We Will All Be Affected By This’ - Consumer Reports
Electric bills are skyrocketing, while utility companies rake in huge profits and data centers spread. For these people, the situation has become unsustainable.
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Join Consumer Reports in urging Congress to restore funding for critical food safety programs! We need clearer answers faster when foodborne illness strikes. Send your message now: https://actnow.consumerreports.org/lp/fv01ysl3
Hazardous bed rails are still being sold, despite stricter safety standards and years of recalls. Consumer Reports’ latest testing found concerning models designed for both adults and children. Here's what you need to know. ⬇️
Unsafe Bed Rails Have Led to Hundreds of Deaths and Thousands of Injuries. They’re Still Easy to Buy. - Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports’ testing shows that hazardous bed rails remain widely available, despite more stringent safety standards and a flood of recalls.
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Consumer Reports advocates are at #NCSL in Chicago! We're engaging state leaders on pressing issues facing consumers—from data privacy and surveillance pricing to energy costs and unsafe products. Learn more about our state-level work: advocacy.consumerreports.org/research/con...
Consumers are exposed to hundreds of chemicals in food every day. The health risks add up over time. A 1958 law requires FDA to weigh these combined effects. The agency took no notable enforcement action until this year. Read the new report from Consumer Reports & Environmental Defense Fund:
Disease by a Thousand Cuts: The Cumulative Effects of Chemicals in Food
How chemicals get into your food and combine to harm your health — and what a 1958 law requires the FDA to do about their cumulative effects.
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#Recall: Nearly 300,000 toddler towers have been recalled following over 100 safety incidents and multiple injuries. A previous CR investigation found that many models in this underregulated product category raised safety concerns.
Nearly 300,000 Toddler Towers Have Been Recalled After at Least 100 Reports of Injuries, Tipping, Slips, and Collapses - Consumer Reports
Nearly 300,000 toddler towers from different brands have been recalled following over 100 safety incidents and multiple injuries.
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Our food safety tips are featured in Vogue: The director of food safety at Consumer Reports, James E. Rogers, PhD, said that “fruits and vegetables from a home garden, farmers market, or community-supported agriculture (CSA) program may be a less risky option.”
What Are You Eating During the “Great Lettuce Scare”?
Amid the cyclospora outbreak in the United States, some people are changing up their eating habits—and skipping the salad.
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Join Consumer Reports in urging Congress to restore funding for critical food safety programs! We need clearer answers faster when foodborne illness strikes. Send your message now:
Congress: Fund Food Safety Now!
Foodborne illnesses are harder to stop when public health agencies don’t have the funding, staff, and tools they need. Join me in telling Congress to restore funding to the @CDCgov, @US_FDA, and food safety programs now.
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Energizer Ultimate Child Shield batteries prevent burning if swallowed, but every other model on the market can still cause serious injury. Full story below. ⬇️
Safer Button Batteries Are Here. Why Are Deadly Ones Still Being Sold? - Consumer Reports
Energizer has a new button battery that prevents burns if ingested. Other button batteries on the market can still be deadly.
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#Recall: BMW is recalling an additional 318,495 cars and SUVs to fix a faulty part that could catch fire. Sign up for our Recall Tracker for the latest alerts: https://www.consumerreports.org/mycr/benefits/car-recall-tracker/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
UPDATE: Given the lack of details provided by Taylor Farms, Consumer Reports' experts advise consumers in these states to discard all iceberg lettuce. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-recalls/taylor-farms-pulls-mexican-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-para-a7871344748/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
NJ Governor Sherrill cited a Consumer Reports investigation saying, “They found that an app charged different shoppers up to 20% more for basic products like peanut butter or turkey.”
Surveillance pricing no longer allowed by law in New Jersey
Gov. Sherrill signed a law which would carry a $10,000 fine for companies using surveillance pricing.
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#Recall: Ford is recalling 387,911 Explorers and Aviators because their second-row “easy entry” seats may get stuck and/or move unexpectedly due to an improperly installed switch. Sign up for our Recall Tracker: https://www.consumerreports.org/mycr/benefits/car-recall-tracker/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
#Recall: Evenflo has voluntarily recalled nearly 60,000 REO by Revolve360 car seats due to a risk of injury in a crash. No injuries have been reported.
Evenflo Recalls Nearly 60,000 REO by Revolve360 Car Seats for Injury Risk During Crash - Consumer Reports
Evenflo recalls 60,000 REO by Revolve360 car seats for injury risk during crash. A repair kit is in development.
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Parsley and cilantro are under investigation as possible sources of a cyclosporiasis outbreak in North Carolina. Consumer Reports food safety experts explain what's known so far, who's most at risk, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself while the investigation continues.
Parsley and Cilantro Identified as Potential Sources of Cyclospora Outbreak in North Carolina - Consumer Reports
State officials said parsley and cilantro may be linked to rising cases in North Carolina. The FDA is also investigating a new outbreak with an unknown source.
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New Jersey just became the third state to curb personalized pricing. “No consumer should have to pay more for groceries because a company knows what they’re searching for online, what their income is, the makeup of their household, or where they go,” said CR's Grace Gedye.
New Jersey becomes third state to curb personalized pricing
The Fair Price Protection Act is the first law of its kind to allow consumers to take action when their rights have been violated Trenton,…
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Is that rental listing altered by AI? Justin Brookman, director of Technology Policy at Consumer Reports, told Fortune that AI has made it “increasingly possible to do photorealistic images in ways that really materially misrepresent what you’re getting.”
'It's called StreetEasy, not StreetHard': Mamdani cracks down on scourge of 'housefishing’ and 'real estate slop' | Fortune
New York City is proposing AI disclosure rules for rental listing photos to help renters spot digitally altered images.
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#Recall: Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics is recalling certain Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree pouches because some pouches may contain a strand of plastic in the finished product.
Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Baby Food Pouches Recalled Due to Potential Plastic - Consumer Reports
Baby food pouches from Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics have been recalled for potentially containing plastic.
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Who you are or what you're doing shouldn't change the price you pay. Consumer Reports policy analyst Grace Gedye joined Chris the Producer to break down surveillance pricing and how some companies may use personal data to charge you more. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCSwx9LZtD8
Join our Reddit AMA at 3pm ET to ask our experts about the latest news and how you can keep you and your family safe: https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1v2qzsr/consumer_reports_has_been_covering_the_current/
#Recall: Taylor Farms has recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market, shipped to these 27 states up until 7/16. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-recalls/taylor-farms-pulls-mexican-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-para-a7871344748/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS
