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Consumer Reports and Wesleyan University researchers release joint study examining online retailers’ compliance with state privacy opt-out requests

Washington, DC – Consumer Reports (CR) and researchers from Wesleyan University released findings today from a joint study that examines how companies are complying with…

April 1, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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Senate votes to repeal CFPB’s limits on excessive bank overdraft fees

Blocking the CFPB’s Rule will cost economically vulnerable families billions in unfair fees  WASHINGTON DC – The Senate voted today to repeal a new rule…

March 27, 2025

Money
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Consumer Reports statement on mass layoffs at Department of Health & Human Services

Staff cuts endanger public health and undermine administration’s MAHA goals WASHINGTON DC – Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, issued the following…

March 27, 2025

Food
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FDA delays the “Food Traceability Rule” required by Congress to improve the agency’s ability to respond to foodborne illness outbreaks

Decision undermines FDA’s ability to protect the public from contaminated food  WASHINGTON DC – The FDA’s decision to delay the implementation of its “Food Traceability…

March 20, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports Endorses Bill That Aims to Protect California Kids From Ultra-Processed Food in Schools

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s bill directs California to identify harmful ultra-processed foods to be phased out of schools  SACRAMENTO, CA – Under a bill by Assemblymember…

March 19, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports Urges CPSC to Investigate Chemical Burn Risks from Gel in Sensory Squeeze Toys Including the NeeDoh Nice Cube

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumer Reports (CR) today called on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to investigate the NeeDoh Nice Cube, a popular sensory squeeze…

March 19, 2025

Product Safety
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Consumer Reports endorses bill that aims to protect California kids from ultra-processed food in schools

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel’s bill directs California to identify harmful ultra-processed foods to be phased out of schools  SACRAMENTO, CA – Under a bill by Assemblymember…

March 19, 2025

Food
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Minnesota House Agriculture Committee holds hearing on bill to protect consumers from toxic plastic chemicals in food

Bill requires manufacturers to test products for phthalates and publicly report results Saint Paul, MN – The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on…

March 19, 2025

Food
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Consumer Reports: Transportation Secretary Should Keep DOT Strong to Help Consumers Stay Safe and Reduce Fuel Costs on Our Roads

Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization cautions against sweeping budget cuts that would pose risks to consumers’ safety and economic well-being nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumer Reports (CR)…

March 19, 2025

CarsEnergy
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Consumer Reports statement on unprecedented White House firing of two FTC commissioners

The dismissal of two FTC officials undermines the independence of the FTC, leaving consumers at risk  Washington, DC –  The White House today announced the…

March 18, 2025

Tech & Privacy
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