The gross domestic product dipped 0.3% from January through March By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Category: Consumer Law
FTC Sends More Than $18 Million to Consumers Harmed by Publishers Clearing House
The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $18 million in refunds to consumers harmed by…
Trader Joe’s Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon is being recalled
Some of the salads contain milk, an undeclared allergen By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30,…
Wegovy will now be available through three telehealth providers
Novo Nordisk said it wants to make the weight loss drug available to more people By…
Substance use linked to surge in e-scooter injuries
Dont drink and ride, health officials warn By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 30, 2025 Key…
Bread rolls recalled because they may contain glass
The bread was sold in six states By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 29, 2025 Key…
Lysol must modify “Eliminates Odor” claims, ad watchdog says
A high-profile dispute gets a mixed response from BBB By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April…
GM issues massive recall of nearly 600,000 vehicles
Manufacturing defects may lead to engine failure By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 29, 2025 Key…
Plastics chemical linked to over 350,000 heart disease deaths worldwide
A new study links the plastic chemical DEHP to 356,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018,…
Consumer confidence plunges to pandemic-era lows
A growing number of consumers fear tariffs will produce a recession By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
New EPA rule targets PFAS chemicals in drinking water
The 'forever chemicals' are thought to have a wide range of health consequences By James R.…
The number of U.S. smokers has declined sharply
Young adults are now the least likely to light up By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Prescription drug prices have outpaced inflation and tariffs would make them pricier
Prescription drug prices have been on a steady climb By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 29,…
Workado ordered to tone down claims for its 'AI detector'
It's not much more accurate than tossing a coin, the FTC alleged By Truman Lewis of…
Workado ordered to tone down claims for its 'AI detector'
It's not much more accurate than tossing a coin, the FTC alleged By Truman Lewis of…
Starter homes cost at least $1 million in over 200 cities
But there are plenty of places with reasonably-priced homes By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 28,…
Albertsons tells suppliers they must eat the cost of tariffs
Tariff chaos continues to swirl By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 28, 2025 Key takeaways Supplier-retailer…
Travelers aren’t canceling vacation plans, despite economic uncertainty
But a new survey shows how some savvy travelers plan to save money By Mark Huffman…
Trump targets consumer watchdog, threatening key financial protections
White House takes a heavy hand with the primary consumer protection agency By Truman Lewis of…
FTC Order Requires Workado to Back Up Artificial Intelligence Detection Claims
The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed order requiring Workado, LLC to stop advertising the accuracy…
Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts recalled due to undeclared allergens
The candy was distributed in 16 states and Guam By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 28,…