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Consumer Reports’ tests of 48 baby foods found 96% had heavy metal levels safely below our scientists' level of concern. However, we did find phthalates and microplastics in the majority of products tested. See what we found ⬇️ consumerreports.org/babies-k…
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This week, @ewg and Consumer Reports unveiled the Consumer Pesticide Safety Bill of Rights to ensure that any federal pesticide legislation protects the public, including children. advocacy.consumerreports.org…
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As families are struggling with rising costs, scams are one more expense we can’t afford. Check out the Consumer Cyber Readiness Report by @ConsumerReports, @AspenDigital, and @GlobalCyberAlln: innovation.consumerreports.o…
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The largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history is over, but the safety gaps remain. More than 12,000 people got sick this summer amid unclear recalls, inconsistent updates, and slow tracing. Here are the key takeaways we found. consumerreports.org/health/f…
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Scams cost Americans at least $21.9B a year, and everyday activities can put you at risk. Join our Oct 22 Member Briefing on scams & fraud to learn how to spot new threats, protect your family, and fight for stronger protections. RSVP here: action.consumerreports.org/r…
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You're not imagining it — energy bills are skyrocketing while many households are struggling to make ends meet. 🧵
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Most Americans who have lived in the same home for at least three years (81%) said their electricity bills have increased during that time, according to our nationally representative Consumer Reports survey. article.images.consumerrepor…
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Sign our petition to tell state leaders to take action: action.consumerreports.org/s…
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#Recall: Chilean fruit company, Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., expanded their recall of frozen organic blueberries and frozen mixed berries sold at Walmart and frozen mixed berries sold at Trader Joe’s over fears they could be contaminated with E. coli. consumerreports.org/health/f…
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#Recall: Frozen organic blueberries and frozen mixed berries sold at Walmart and frozen mixed berries sold at Trader Joe’s recalled over fears they could be contaminated with E. coli. consumerreports.org/health/f…
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Prime Big Deal Days starts tomorrow, but the sales are already rolling in. Our shopping experts are sorting through them to find what’s actually worth it. Save this checklist to shop smarter before and during the sale. consumerreports.org/money/sa…
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🚨 Over 115,000 signatures DELIVERED. Watch a small but mighty group of CR staff & local DC volunteers deliver your petition straight to @FDA HQ! Our study with @YukaUS showed 1 in 4 snacks contain harmful levels of additives. Read more: consumerreports.org/health/f…
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Hot off the press 🔥 We’ve teamed up with @AspenDigital and the @GlobalCyberAlln to drop our 5th annual Consumer Cyber Readiness Report to kick off #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. This year, we’ve taken a deeper look into frauds and scams. innovation.consumerreports.o…
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Key finding: 9 in 10 Americans have encountered at least one type of cyberattack or digital scam, according to a Consumer Reports nationally representative survey of 4,682 U.S. adults article.images.consumerrepor…
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Today at 1pm ET: Tune in to the National Day of Action against online scams, with Consumer Reports and the United to Stop Online Scams coalition. Tune in live at the link below ⬇️ youtube.com/live/_eOwl5u6j2g
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Americans lose an estimated $148.2B a year to online scams. Consumers shouldn't have to be the last line of defense. Join us Sept. 30 for a National Day of Action to demand platforms stop running scam ads. action.consumerreports.org/2…
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Red Dye 40. Titanium dioxide. Our recent investigation found concerning levels of these chemical additives in some popular snack foods. This week we delivered over 100K of your signatures to the FDA calling on the agency to limit dangerous additives and dyes in our food.
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Let's cut the chemicals!
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CR launches campaign in NC to fight Duke Energy rate hikes “This is designed to cut through the noise and elevate the voices of everyday North Carolinians who are frustrated with excessive increases of their electricity bills," says CR's Sara Enright. advocacy.consumerreports.org…
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