Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 21
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Health
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may be worth the price — but insurers still say they can’t afford them
The drugs may deliver good value for each patient, but covering everyone who qualifies could overwhelm health-plan budgets.
Health
Denied coverage? Seven steps to appeal a GLP-1 decision
An insurance denial does not always mean the case is closed. Patients seeking coverage for Wegovy, Zepbound or another GLP-1 medication may have several opportunities to challenge the decision.
Consumer Protection
Trump’s CFPB nominee faces Senate hearing as consumer watchdog hangs in the balance
The next director could decide whether to proceed with a plan that would eliminate most of the bureau’s enforcement and supervision staff
Five questions senators should ask Brian Johnson
Here’s the companion sidebar: Brian Johnson’s answers at his confirmation hearing could reveal whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will remain an active watchdog or become a largely dormant agency. 1. Will you preserve the CFPB’s enforcement staff? The bureau cannot protect consumers without lawyers and investigators
Health
Cyclospora cases surge as thousands fall ill in fast-growing outbreak
Federal investigators have linked a major five-state cluster to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico
Health
Check your refrigerator: Recalled iceberg lettuce
You may have recalled products in your refrigerator, so be sure to check.
Money
Credit applications spike to a five-year high as Trump readies more tariffs
Households applying for credit hit highest level in nearly five years.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 20
Latest recall summary includes Hyundai Kona Electric and other models.
Health
Switch to daylight time imperils retinal health, study finds
Visual health may be affected by the semiannual time changes, a new study finds.
Recalls
FDA retracts positive lettuce test, but Cyclospora outbreak investigation continues
The FDA now says a laboratory test that appeared to detect Cyclospora in Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was a false positive, but the outbreak investigation is continuing and the recall remains in effect.
Health
Perspective: The food risks consumers should worry about most
The Cyclospora outbreak highlights an important disconnect in public perceptions of food safety.