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Shashi Tharoor promotes Atovio Pebble air purifier, later says it stopped working: What is Atovio Pebble
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Shashi Tharoor promotes Atovio Pebble air purifier, later says it stopped working: What is Atovio Pebble

India Today  

When we think of air purifiers, we think of HEPA filters. But not Atvio, a company that specialises in making anions-based air purifiers, including Atovio Pebble — a personal air purifier. While Tharoor is doing his trial-and-error with personal and wearable air purifiers the question is: what are these Atovio and AirTamer purifiers and do they really work, particularly in …

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Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Consumer Reports survey finds electric vehicle reliability improving but lagging gas models

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The reliability of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids has dramatically improved, narrowing a wide gap with gas-powered automobiles, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports said its 2024 survey of subscribers representing about 300,000 vehicle owners found that Subaru was the most reliable brand for the first time, followed by perennial top finishers Lexus and …

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Cinnamon, spice and "everything nice" – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cinnamon, spice and "everything nice" – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves

Salon  

Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. In September 2024, Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization created to inform consumers about products sold in the U.S., investigated more than three dozen ground cinnamon products and found that 1 in 3 contained lead levels above 1 part per million, enough to trigger a recall in New York, one U.S. …

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Heavy metals in Lindt: Are Swiss chocolates safe for consumption?
1 month ago

Heavy metals in Lindt: Are Swiss chocolates safe for consumption?

Firstpost  

Renowned Swiss chocolate maker Lindt is at the centre of a controversy after it admitted that its products contains heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. This comes amid a lawsuit by US consumers after a study by an American non-profit The Consumer Reports highlighted the presence of harmful heavy metals in the chocolates The Consumer Reports warned that long-term …

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Why Kraft Heinz is pulling Lunchables from school lunches
1 month, 1 week ago

Why Kraft Heinz is pulling Lunchables from school lunches

The Independent  

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What's Better: A Front-Loading Or Top-Loading Washing Machine?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What's Better: A Front-Loading Or Top-Loading Washing Machine?

Huff Post  

onurdongel via Getty Images Front-loaders often can be stacked vertically to save space. One of the biggest perks of a front-loading washer besides its “sleek aesthetic”: It can be stacked on top of a dryer, pointed out Morgan LaLonde, laundry brand manager at Whirlpool. “Front-load washers … have a rubber gasket to help keep water inside during a wash cycle, …

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China reports growth in the consumer economy
4 months, 1 week ago

China reports growth in the consumer economy

China Daily  

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-08-15 China reported major economic data on Thursday that pointed to faster growth on the consumer side while both industrial production and investment grew at a slower pace in July. Figures released on Thursday by the National Bureau of Statistics showed China's retail sales, a key measurement of consumer spending, grew by 2.7 percent year-on-year in July, up …

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"Offer our children healthier choices": The growing push for school lunch reform
4 months, 2 weeks ago

"Offer our children healthier choices": The growing push for school lunch reform

Salon  

In 2022, The Lancet, a British peer-reviewed journal with a focus on global public health, published a short article with the title: “Unhealthy school meals: A solution to hunger or a problem for health?” As the report laid out, providing school meals is an important measure in preventing food insecurity as nearly 30 million children receive a free or reduced-cost …

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The food delivery bubble is bursting — and maybe that's not a bad thing
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The food delivery bubble is bursting — and maybe that's not a bad thing

Salon  

On-demand food delivery saw truly explosive growth during the pandemic. We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism Then smartphones came to market, quickly followed by food delivery apps, like DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats, now the three top food delivery companies in the United States, which collectively account for 80% of the sector’s revenue. …

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What's Better: A Front-Loading Or Top-Loading Washing Machine?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What's Better: A Front-Loading Or Top-Loading Washing Machine?

Huff Post  

onurdongel via Getty Images Front-loaders often can be stacked vertically to save space. One of the biggest perks of a front-loading washer besides its “sleek aesthetic”: It can be stacked on top of a dryer, pointed out Morgan LaLonde, laundry brand manager at Whirlpool. “Front-load washers … have a rubber gasket to help keep water inside during a wash cycle, …

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Does washing your fruit and veg remove toxic pesticides? Why some experts say rinsing could be 'useless'...
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Does washing your fruit and veg remove toxic pesticides? Why some experts say rinsing could be 'useless'...

Daily Mail  

But experts say the best way to clean them is actually water People use a whole range of materials to try and get pesticides off their fruit Everyone has been told to wash their produce- but some experts say it could be futile. A brief rinse removed nine of the 12 pesticides measured in 2000 study, and follow-up research showed …

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New Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about dangerous levels of pesticides in produce
8 months ago

New Consumer Reports investigation raises concerns about dangerous levels of pesticides in produce

Salon  

Consumer Reports — the watchdog group that’s currently urging the Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program — found that pesticide contamination posed serious risks in popular produce items, per a new report. In what’s being described as its “most comprehensive review ever of pesticides in food,” Consumer Reports analyzed seven years of data from …

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Consumer Reports finds Lunchables contain high levels of lead, asks USDA to remove from school menu
8 months, 1 week ago

Consumer Reports finds Lunchables contain high levels of lead, asks USDA to remove from school menu

Hindustan Times  

Consumer Reports is urging the US Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchables food kits from the National School Lunch Program. Consumer Reports finds Lunchables contain high levels of sodium, lead, and cadmium Consumer Reports reveals alarming nutritional profile of Lunchables These findings made it clear that these pre-packaged food kits are not fit for consumption by anyone, let alone children. …

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Consumer Reports says Lunchables ‘should not be allowed on menu’ for schools, petitions USDA for removal
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Consumer Reports says Lunchables ‘should not be allowed on menu’ for schools, petitions USDA for removal

CNN  

New York CNN — The school cafeteria versions of popular kids’ grocery store snack kit Lunchables is packed with too much sodium, a consumer watchdog group warned on Tuesday. Consumer Reports said sodium levels in the store-bought lunch and snack kits it tested ranged from 460 to 740 milligrams per serving, or “nearly a quarter to half of a child’s …

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Some doorbell cameras sold on Amazon and other online sites have major security flaws, report says
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Some doorbell cameras sold on Amazon and other online sites have major security flaws, report says

The Independent  

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More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow
1 year ago

More US auto buyers are turning to hybrids as sales of electric vehicles slow

Associated Press  

DETROIT — America’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel. “I think the hybrid gives them what they’re most looking for.” A LOWER PRICE EV prices have being dropping, mainly a consequence of federal tax credits and …

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Electric vehicles less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks
1 year ago

Electric vehicles less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks

LA Times  

Electric vehicles are far less reliable than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, mainly because most automakers are still learning how to build a completely new power system, according to a Consumer Reports survey. Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports, which found that EVs …

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Consumer Reports: Electric vehicles less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks
1 year ago

Consumer Reports: Electric vehicles less reliable, on average, than conventional cars and trucks

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Electric vehicles have proved far less reliable, on average, than gasoline-powered cars, trucks and SUVs, according to the latest survey by Consumer Reports, which found that EVs from the 2021 through 2023 model years encountered nearly 80% more problems than did vehicles propelled by internal combustion engines. Consumer Reports said EV owners most frequently reported troubles with battery …

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Alarming levels of lead and cadmium found in chocolates raise concerns
1 year, 1 month ago

Alarming levels of lead and cadmium found in chocolates raise concerns

India Today  

In a recent study, Consumer Reports, a non-profit consumer advocacy group, found alarming levels of lead and cadmium in a third of the chocolate products it tested. The study involved testing 48 products across seven categories, including dark chocolate bars, milk chocolate bars, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and mixes for hot cocoa, brownies, and chocolate cake. Products with excessive metal …

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Peeps to remove chemical included in California’s new ban on ‘toxic’ food additives
1 year, 2 months ago

Peeps to remove chemical included in California’s new ban on ‘toxic’ food additives

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom signed the nation’s first law banning four “toxic” chemical food additives found in popular drinks, baked goods, candy and snacks. Changes are coming to Peeps in the wake of a new state law prohibiting the use of select food additives, including a chemical that had colored some versions of the marshmallow treats. “We’ve known for years that red …

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Your Sunscreen’s SPF Might Not Be As High As Advertised. Here’s How To Find Out.
1 year, 4 months ago

Your Sunscreen’s SPF Might Not Be As High As Advertised. Here’s How To Find Out.

Huff Post  

georgeclerk via Getty Images In 2020, a sunscreen called Centella Green Level Unscented Sun by the Korean skin care brand Purito graced many a #shelfie. In fact, there have been many instances around the world where consumer advocacy groups found certain sunscreens to have a lower SPF than stated by the sunscreen’s company. While blind testing might seem like the …

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Ready to switch from gas to electric appliances? Here’s how
1 year, 8 months ago

Ready to switch from gas to electric appliances? Here’s how

LA Times  

Induction ranges give cooks more precise heat control than previous styles of electric burners, while also being better for health and safety than other electric or gas ranges. You will also need higher-voltage wiring, circuits and outlets to install a heat pump and to switch your dryer, stove and cooktop from gas to electric. Now, however, there are electric cooktops …

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So long, red dye No. 3? Why lawmakers want to cancel a chemical found in your Skittles and strawberry Yoohoo
1 year, 8 months ago

So long, red dye No. 3? Why lawmakers want to cancel a chemical found in your Skittles and strawberry Yoohoo

LA Times  

If passed, Assembly Bill 418 would ban red dye No. But as we know, that’s not always the case.” A representative for the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates color additives in the U.S., said that the FDA “routinely reviews new scientific information on the authorized uses of ingredients”; if those are deemed unsafe, the FDA can rescind its own …

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FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data
1 year, 10 months ago

FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data

Associated Press  

In a first-of-its-kind enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users’ personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent. “The FTC is serving notice that it will use all of its legal authority to protect American consumers’ sensitive data …

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