Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 20
Latest recall summary includes Hyundai Kona Electric and other models.
Latest
Health
Switch to daylight time imperils retinal health, study finds
Visual health may be affected by the semiannual time changes, a new study finds.
Recalls
FDA retracts positive lettuce test, but Cyclospora outbreak investigation continues
The FDA now says a laboratory test that appeared to detect Cyclospora in Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was a false positive, but the outbreak investigation is continuing and the recall remains in effect.
Health
Perspective: The food risks consumers should worry about most
The Cyclospora outbreak highlights an important disconnect in public perceptions of food safety.
Money
Gas averages $4 as Brent tops $90, difficult week ahead
American households opened the workweek to a punishing five-front squeeze on prices and safety. The national average price for regular gasoline crossed $4 a gallon Monday for the first time since June 17 as the U.S.-Iran war entered its ninth consecutive day of strikes and Brent crude
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 19
The recalled lettuce is believed tied to an outbreak of Cyclospora.
Consumer Protection
The prescription price on your insurance card may not be the lowest - here’s how to find a better deal
The FTC’s proposed Caremark settlement could produce as much as $13 billion in prescription-drug savings over 10 years.
Insurance
How to get the best prescription price
Ask the pharmacist for the insurance price and the cash price.
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 18
Recall expanded because some packages contain undeclared milk.
Consumer Protection
Greystar, nation’s largest apartment manager, accused of rejecting renters with housing vouchers
Civil rights complaints accuse Greystar properties of refusing prospective tenants who use federal Housing Choice Vouchers
Consumer Protection
Renter’s guide: Can a landlord refuse a Section 8 voucher?
The answer depends largely on where the rental property is located.
Insurance
Can you sue an insurance agent for consumer fraud? It depends on your state
Even where a consumer-fraud claim is unavailable, an agent may still be sued for negligence, misrepresentation or failure to obtain requested coverage.