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James R. Hood

Fairfax, VA

Jim Hood is a grizzled veteran of the news business. After 14 years at the Associated Press, he founded Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.com. In his dotage he runs The Outraged Consumer on Substack and ConsumerNews.ai.

National Recall Roundup, May 16

National Recall Roundup, May 16

Major new recalls and safety alerts today involve children’s products, electric appliances, food contamination risks, and vehicle defects

Consumer sentiment hits a record low — and beer is paying the price

Consumer sentiment hits a record low — and beer is paying the price

Convenience stores, bars say consumers are cutting back their beer budgets

GoFundMe faces growing scrutiny over fees, donor confusion and charity complaints

GoFundMe faces growing scrutiny over fees, donor confusion and charity complaints

State regulators and class-action lawyers are now challenging some of GoFundMe’s fundraising practices

Daily National Recall Report — May 15, 2026

Several major recall campaigns are still underway

Lease-to-own company American First Finance hit with $7.8 million penalty

Lease-to-own company American First Finance hit with $7.8 million penalty

Massachusetts charged that the company used deceptive practices to mislead customers

Justice Department sues Premium Home Service for allegedly creating phony listings

Justice Department sues Premium Home Service for allegedly creating phony listings

PHS allegedly created phony five-star listings to crowd out legitimate one-star ratings

Shutterstock faces $35 million penalty for FTC finding of unfair subscription charges

Shutterstock faces $35 million penalty for FTC finding of unfair subscription charges

The stock photo agency charged customers without their consent, the agency said