Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 22
There is one significant new national consumer recall since the last roundup: Fromm Family Foods is recalling thousands of cases of canned dog food because they may contain pieces of metal.
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Recalls
Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños grows to 431 cases in 32 states
The recall has now spread to an array of prepared foods sold by major retailers.
Check your refrigerator: Jalapeño salmonella recall
Don't rely on brand names. The jalapenos are in general use in the food supply now.
AI/Privacy
Teen drops social media addiction lawsuit, but legal pressure on Meta keeps growing
A 15-year-old New Jersey girl has withdrawn a closely watched lawsuit accusing Meta, Google and Snap of contributing to social media addiction, depression and self-harm.
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.
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
Tornado Alley is moving east — and homeowners may pay the price
It's not in Kansas anymore.
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.
Consumer Protection
FTC puts retailers on notice over personalized pricing
Companies are warned not to use data their have gathered about individual consumers unlawfully.
Recalls
National Safety Recall - Aug. 19
There is one significant new national consumer recall since the last check: a nationwide recall of Outshine frozen fruit bars after consumers reported finding glass in the product.
Insurance
Costco is getting into Medicare — but don't buy health insurance the way you buy paper towels
Other companies are running away but Costco thinks it can make Medicare programs work for its members.