ConsumerAffairs

All things consumer news and reviews.

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

A new study found links between several common food preservatives and higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. https://t.co/LHHUSODzIB

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Target has recalled Up & Up baby wipes after FDA testing found potentially harmful bacteria that could cause serious infections. https://t.co/WNYEE91gnl

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Total Nutrition has expanded a nationwide recall of two moringa supplement brands due to possible Salmonella contamination. https://t.co/s1isylG3D5

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

A study reveals that while AI assistance boosts short-term performance, it may hinder long-term problem-solving skills once removed. https://t.co/OmC24MqHHg

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Nearly 6% of U.S. home listings were pulled off the market in April, tying the highest level since the start of the pandemic. https://t.co/yhlQL21gO7

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Googling your airline's customer service number could connect you to scammers who steal thousands from travelers. https://t.co/bW7FzggVDk

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

IKEA's As-Is section offers discounts up to 70% off on returned items and floor models most shoppers miss. https://t.co/mwv2xFEQLG

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

U.S. gasoline inventories are falling at a record pace, now 5% below the five-year average heading into summer. https://t.co/RgHlVr0OOJ

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

The lifetime cost of pet ownership is rising, with medium-sized dogs costing more than $39,000 and cats more than $32,000. https://t.co/9tmWYyj5wk

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

A study reveals that while AI assistance boosts short-term performance, it may hinder long-term problem-solving skills once removed. https://t.co/OmC24MqHHg

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Cash payers subsidize $30 billion in credit card rewards annually, a Harvard study finds. https://t.co/1LPLwwpbwa

[Bipartisan Policy Center @BPC_Bipartisan]

@ConsumerAffairs ranked the best and worst states to have a baby using our paid leave tracker as part of the score. Our recent caregivers poll shows why it matters: 1 in 3 caregivers has no paid leave, and 54% have skipped needed leave over lost pay concerns.

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Ford is recalling nearly 420,000 Expeditions and Navigators over a seat belt defect that may increase injury risk in crashes. https://t.co/PcnCrSu1mH

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Researchers found that people who consumed the highest amounts of ultraprocessed foods had a significantly greater risk of developing dementia. https://t.co/IUOdSxzqbj

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Social Security faces a 24% benefit cut by 2032, reducing average monthly checks by $500 nationwide. https://t.co/yjLdmFBwsq

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

A new study reveals that nearly 20% of U.S. adolescents use AI chatbots for mental health advice. https://t.co/krChcqSLC9

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Champion Foods has recalled certain batches of Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread due to potential Salmonella contamination from a milk powder ingredient. https://t.co/dFljlUdgBN

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

The spring housing market has been somewhat disappointing for both buyers and sellers — but renters across the U.S. are finding more bargaining power. https://t.co/nP2yVlTnw1

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

The FTC and the state of Nevada have reached a settlement that will require operators of an alleged tax-relief scam to surrender nearly $10 million in cash and assets. https://t.co/t1PMS2PHoN

[ConsumerAffairs @ConsumerAffairs]

Many products marketed to women cost more than similar men's versions — especially razors, deodorant, and personal care items.

Here's where the Pink Tax still exists today and how to avoid overpaying: https://t.co/Wlot99pTCZ