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Lawmakers Announce Legislation To Set Limits On Arsenic & Lead In Fruit Juice
By Chris Morran on February 8, 2012 4:08 PM
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In the wake of a recent Consumer Reports investigation that found high levels of arsenic and lead in a number of fruit juices, Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey and Connecticut Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro today announced the "Arsenic Prevention and Protection from Lead Exposure in Juice (APPLE Juice) Act of 2012," which would require the Food and Drug Administration to set standards for arsenic and lead in fruit juices. More »
Chowing Down At The Movies Can Add Up To Thousands Of Calories
By Maggie Shader on February 8, 2012 1:20 PM
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Like to snack at the movies? That tub of popcorn and large soda can amount to almost a full day's calories, two days' worth of fat and a cup of sugars. More »
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Consumer Reports Investigates: Dangerous Infections More Likely In Pediatric ICUs
By Mary Beth Quirk on January 26, 2012 11:00 AM
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Some shocking news from our serious siblings at Consumer Reports. They analyzed 92 pediatric ICUs across the country in a new investigation, and found that only five percent of those earned their highest Rating for preventing dangerous and sometimes deadly hospital-acquired central-line bloodstream infections. More »
Nothing To Do This Summer? Be Our Intern
By consumerist.com on January 25, 2012 11:15 AM
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Consumer Reports, parent company of The Consumerist, has kicked off intern recruitment! We are currently seeing 21 interns across a wide range of disciplines to join us for a 12-week PAID summer internship. Applicants must be enrolled in an educational program or have graduated no earlier than May 2012. To review all openings and apply, click right here.
Six Tips For Saving Money On Airfare
By Maggie Shader on January 11, 2012 2:15 PM
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With fees, fine print and blackout dates, locking in a low price on your plane ticket can seem impossible. Consumer Reports has some tips that can help cut the cost of flying, plus help organize your search for the best deal. More »
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Survey: 40% Of U.S. Drivers Putting Off Vehicle Repair & Maintenance
By Chris Morran on December 20, 2011 11:15 AM
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When you're driving around in a vehicle that needs repairs, there's a possibility that you're putting yourself and others at risk. But with many people still strapped for cash, car troubles often take a back seat to pinching pennies, according to the results of a new survey by our polling pals at Consumer Reports. More »
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Consumer Reports: New Burger King Fries Are Better, But Still Not As Good As Wendy's
By Meg Marco on December 19, 2011 3:30 PM
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Last Friday, Burger King launched some new fries - offering free samples while supplies lasted. Our scientific sisters at Consumer Reports jumped in the car and headed to two Burger King locations near our shared Yonkers, NY, headquarters to see if they could detect any changes. More »
Survey: We Tip The People That Clean Our Houses, But Not The Ones Who Collect Our Garbage
By Chris Morran on December 13, 2011 12:32 PM
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For a lot of people in various facets of the service industry, this time of year means that some customers will brighten up your holidays with a gift or a tip to show their appreciation. But new numbers from our surveying siblings at Consumer Reports break down which particular people get the most end-of-year love. More »
AT&T Once Again Brings Up The Rear In Consumer Reports' Cellphone Satisfaction Survey
By Chris Morran on December 6, 2011 3:15 PM
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For the second year in a row, AT&T's wireless service finds itself at the bottom of the ratings in a customer satisfaction survey done by our cohorts at Consumer Reports. More »
Adventures In Fictional Fish: There's No Such Thing As White Ruffy
November 21, 2011 1:30 PM
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If the recent exposé on falsely labeled fish by our lab coat-wearing kin at Consumer Reports has you approaching fish buying with a critical eye, you're not alone. More »
Um, Do I Actually Need To Buy Winter Tires?
By Meg Marco on November 15, 2011 3:30 PM
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Ah yes, winter tires. That's what you need right now. You want to buy an expensive set of tires just for one season. Is it even necessary? Can't you just get all season tires and be done with it? Maybe! But the answer really depends on where you live and what type of surface you'll be driving on. More »
Consumer Reports Looking For Mystery Shoppers In New York State
By Chris Morran on November 15, 2011 2:30 PM
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Once again, our cohorts at Consumer Reports are looking to recruit new freelance mystery shoppers to make undercover purchases for the magazine, all while getting paid to shop. More »
5 Things You Can Do To Avoid Return Line Drama
By Maggie Shader on November 15, 2011 1:00 PM
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If you're the type of person who would almost rather donate something than deal with the stress of returning it, our expert shopping companions at Consumer Reports have put together 5 steps that you can take to make the process a bit more manageable. Some are obvious, but you only have to read our tipline for a day to realize that obvious strategies are often the most frequently overlooked. More »
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4 Bad Cooking Habits People Need To Break
By Chris Morran on November 15, 2011 11:00 AM
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Thanksgiving is next week, meaning that even some people whose version of "home cooking" involves pressing a button on the microwave will be playing chef for the day. But there are a number of kitchen habits — some of them handed down through the generations — that home cooks need to break themselves of before they pop in that turkey (or tofurkey, if you're so inclined). More »
How To Pick The Best Gadgets When Holiday Shopping
By consumerist.com on November 8, 2011 5:00 PM
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As we gear up for holiday shopping season, shoppers are faced with some tough tech choices. Should I get the 3D TV, or a regular TV? E-book reader vs. tablet, what's better? And if I have a cellphone with a decent camera, is it worth it to pack another gizmo in my pocket too? It all depends on what your needs are. Ben Popken from Consumerist.com and Theresa Panetta from Consumer Reports CRTV tossed on the boxing gloves to take the gadgets to the mat in a series of "Tough Tech Choices" videos. More »
Consumer Reports Issues Its Verdict On The iPhone 4S
By Chris Morran on November 8, 2011 8:15 AM
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When Apple last overhauled the iPhone, our corporate cousins at Consumer Reports ruled that, in spite of all the device's positives, they could not recommend it because of the so-called "death grip" issue, a fundamental design flaw that could lead to weakened signals or dropped calls if the user placed their hand over a certain spot on the edge of the phone. Now that the iPhone 4S has hit the market and the testers at CR have had the chance to put it through its paces, would the new phone fare better than its predecessor? More »
Credit Card Bumper Crop Boasts Low Teaser Rates, New Snags
By Ben Popken on November 4, 2011 3:00 PM
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After being such prudes for so long, credit card companies are raising their hemlines and lowering their standards. They're actively deluging customers with credit card offers and using low teaser rates as a crooked finger. However, they're also coming with new hidden baggage you need to watch out for, like cash back rewards that are high, but have to be opted in again every few months. More »
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Fish Fraud: 10 Of 10 Samples Of "Lemon Sole" Were Actually Something Else
By Paul Eng on October 28, 2011 4:15 PM
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Consumer Reports investigators bought 190 pieces of seafood from retailers and restaurants in the tri-state New York area and sent them out for DNA analysis. The results confirmed what other recent studies have shown: More than 20 percent of the fish bought were different species, incompletely labeled or mislabeled. For example: More »
Consumerist Talks To Jeep's CEO About Being The Most Reliable U.S. Auto Brand -- But Still Middle Of The Pack
By Meg Marco on October 26, 2011 1:15 PM
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Yesterday, our gearhead cousins at Consumer Reports released the results of their Annual Auto Reliability Survey, which had Jeep jumping up seven spots from the previous year to become the top-ranked domestic brand, though it was still #13 overall. Soon after this news came out, we got the chance to speak to Jeep CEO Michael Manley about this mixed blessing More »
Ford Falters, Chrysler Climbs In Consumer Reports' Annual Reliability Survey
By Chris Morran on October 25, 2011 1:45 PM
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Our corporate kin at Consumer Reports have released their Annual Auto Survey. And after years of solid showings by Ford on the reliability study, a trio of new models have weighed the automaker down, while Chrysler manages to inch up the ladder. More »
