Money
Energy, housing, retail, tariffs and debt - a recipe for consumer indigestion
The latest coverage suggests that consumers are still spending, but with less flexibility and a shorter margin for error.
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Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 20
Today brings a large new CPSC recall and a batch of urgent warnings, including carbon-monoxide detectors that may fail to warn of deadly CO.
Insurance
5 things to check in your homeowners policy before the next severe storm
Tornadoes and other severe weather are moving east. Is your insurance ready?
Consumer Protection
The clean-energy loan hiding in your utility bill
Who wouldn't want to save money on their energy bill with no money upfront? It's often not quite what it seems though.
Health
Cheap groceries may carry a hidden health cost, study finds
Living near a traditional grocery store was associated with lower rates of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure in a new nationwide study.
Health
Healthy bargains when food choices are limited
Healthy food isn't always the most expensive. There are plenty of low-cost alternatives.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 18
One newly surfaced FDA recall is worth flagging today because it involves a potentially life-threatening allergy risk and a confirmed reaction.
Consumer Protection
Doxo fined $2 million for using misleading search ads
The firm allegedly disguised itself as the official payment channel for legitimate businesses.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 17
Two new FDA recalls are worth flagging today: raw dog food contaminated with Salmonella, with three dog illnesses reported, and another jalapeño recall tied to the ongoing Salmonella problem.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 15
NatureBest Precut & Produce is recalling multiple NatureBest- and H-E-B-brand products containing jalapeños.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - Aug. 14
FDA has posted a new Listeria food recall and there are assorted recalls closing out the week.
Recalls
Food safety: recall notices follow the pepper supply chain
A recall that began with jalapeños has spread across the prepared-food aisle.