Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 17
Two additional July 16 CPSC recalls warrant attention. No newer major recall was posted by NHTSA, FDA or USDA FSIS as of this check.
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Health
Cyclospora outbreak leads to lettuce recall
Thousands sickened in cyclospora recall linked to lettuce
Health
Lettuce linked to major Cyclospora outbreak: What consumers should do now
Federal investigators have linked shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states to a multistate outbreak that has sickened at least 1,644 people.
Money
Iran truce collapses, oil back to $85 and pumps head higher
Pain at the pump becoming chronic and likely to worsen
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 16
Childen's step stools, sandals and toaster ovens top the list of recalls today.
Recalls
1.4 million vehicles land in recalls and probes
Everything from air bags to weight rating labels in the latest batch of recalls.
Money
Affordability under fire: Inflation cools, but price pressures still squeeze budgets
U.S. consumers got a bit of relief in June inflation data, but the day’s headlines underscored a familiar reality: Key household costs are still volatile, and any slowdown may not translate into meaningfully easier budgets soon.
Consumer Protection
Texas investigating LinkedIn for 'fake and misleading' job opportunities to premium subscribers
If you look around online, you'll find a lot of job listings that just sound too good to be true. And in the case of LinkedIn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says that's exactly what they are.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 14
Several significant consumer-product recalls were announced, including gas ranges, infant walkers and adult bed rails that pose serious safety hazards.
Money
Oil surges as Iran claims control of Hormuz
American consumers face one of the most consequential single days of the summer for the family bank statement. Oil jumped sharply Monday and into Tuesday's Asian session after the United States launched fresh airstrikes on Iran and Tehran claimed to have closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Health
New York sues PFAS 'forever chemical' manufacturers
The companies contributed to decades of toxic PFAS pollution through their use in consumer products, the suit alleges.
AI/Privacy
Youth Safety Watch: Five social media features under scrutiny
The lawsuits against Meta and other platforms are not just about what young users see online. They are also about how the apps are built to keep users scrolling, clicking and coming back.