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Lead Found In Lunchables: Consumer Reports Urges USDA To Remove Product From School Programs Lead Found In Lunchables: Consumer Reports Urges USDA To Remove Product From School Programs
Lead Found In Lunchables: Consumer Reports Urges USDA To Remove Product From School Programs Tests performed by the nonprofit Consumer Reports allegedly found high levels of lead and phthalates in the popular snack boxes by Lunchables, leading the organization to call on the government to remove the lunches from the National School Lunch Program. Consumer Reports (CR) issued the call to the US Department of Agriculture to remove Lunchable meals from the national program following a report released on Tuesday, April 9. As part of the report, the organization tested store-bought Lunchable food kits and compared the nutritional profiles of these meals to the two school-only Lunchab…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk' Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk'
Chocolate Maker Hershey Sued By NY Man Alleging 'Serious Health Risk' A New York man is suing chocolate maker Hershey, alleging that the company’s dark chocolate products contain harmful levels of metals, the New York Post reports.  In a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court in Central Islip on Wednesday, Dec. 28, Nassau County resident Christopher Lazazzaro said he would not have bought, or would have paid less for, Hershey’s dark chocolate products had the company disclosed their metals content. The lawsuit mentions several Hershey brands that, according to a study from Consumer Reports, were found to contain potentially harmful levels of lead an…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
FDA Investigating Claims That People Are Getting Sick From Popular Cereal FDA Investigating Claims That People Are Getting Sick From Popular Cereal
FDA Investigating Claims That People Are Getting Sick From Popular Cereal The United States Food and Drug Administration is investigating reports from consumers who say they got sick after eating Lucky Charms. The website IWasPoisoned.com reported that food poisoning reports stemming from the popular General Mills cereal brand began trending on its website beginning in late 2021, and it has received hundreds of reports of people saying they fell sick after eating the product. Many of the reports include symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. FDA officials told Consumer Reports that the agency is aware of and "looking into" the matter and may initiate i…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Here's How To Protect Yourself In Multi-Vehicle Pileup, Report Says Here's How To Protect Yourself In Multi-Vehicle Pileup, Report Says
Here's How To Protect Yourself In Multi-Vehicle Pileup, Report Says A recent 130-car pileup on a Texas highway that killed at least six people has left some people wondering - What would I do if I found myself in a similar situation? Even if a crash is inevitable, there are ways you can try to reduce the damage, said crash and car experts in a recent Consumer Reports article, “How to protect yourself in a multicar pileup.” Consumer Reports offered about a dozen suggestions on how to stay safe on the road when conditions are bad - like they were in Texas earlier this month when I-35W became icy and unpredictable - and what to do in a crash. One of the most …

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's How You Can Shop Safely At Supermarkets, Cut Down On Number Of Trips COVID-19: Here's How You Can Shop Safely At Supermarkets, Cut Down On Number Of Trips
Covid-19: Here's How You Can Shop Safely At Supermarkets, Cut Down On Number Of Trips As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to plague the region, with hundreds of thousands of confirmed cases, many have grown anxious about taking trips to supermarkets, where it can be difficult to socially distance in crowded aisles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidelines for wearing masks when going out in public, while still staying six feet away from others to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The CDC has recommended that face masks or other cloth coverings, including scarves and bandanas, be worn any time one ventures out in public during…

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by Zak Failla
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Three Cable Companies Hiking Prices For 2020 Three Cable Companies Hiking Prices For 2020
Three Cable Companies Hiking Prices For 2020 There may be a new batch of “cord cutters” coming around as three cable TV services announced their intention to increase costs for consumers. According to Consumer Reports, Comcast, AT&T, and Spectrum all have plans to hike prices for cable TV subscribers for 2020. The price hikes come as additional streaming options from networks have become more prevalent. Last month, Comcast raised prices for its Basic TV package from $30 to $35 monthly, with an increase for their Broadcast TV package rising 50 percent from $10 to $14.95 each month. “Rising programming costs — most notably for bro…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold At Area Grocery Stores, New Test Reveals Listeria has been found in leafy greens from a variety of grocery store chains in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, according to Consumer Reports. The nonprofit organization says six of 284 samples bought from Acme, Costco, Hannaford and Whole Foods stores were tainted with listeria monocytogenes. The items purchased included lettuce, spinach, and kale. Consumer Reports says it found the bacteria in both unbagged and prewashed products. Mild Listeria symptoms may include a fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, according to the Food & Drug Administration.  I…

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by Joe Lombardi
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71,000 Inclined Infant Sleeper Accessories Recalled By Fisher-Price 71,000 Inclined Infant Sleeper Accessories Recalled By Fisher-Price
71,000 Inclined Infant Sleeper Accessories Recalled By Fisher-Price Fisher-Price is recalling an infant sleeper accessory that comes with its Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards following the report of infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced. According to CPSC, the company is recalling the accessory that sits on top of the playpen which turns it into an inclined sleeper. The recall comes months after the company had to recall millions of Rock ’n Play infant sleepers that were tied to dozens of children’s deaths. In total, approximately 71,000 accessories will be recalled in the latest announcement. "Infant fatalities h…

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by Zak Failla
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Recall Issued For 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers Linked To 32 Deaths Recall Issued For 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers Linked To 32 Deaths
Recall Issued For 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers Linked To 32 Deaths Fisher-Price has recalled 4.7 million Rock 'n Play infant sleepers linked to 32 deaths the last decade. The recall, issued Friday, April 12, includes all models, according to the recall notice posted on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission website. The American Academy of Pediatrics called for the recall earlier in the week, citing a Consumer Reports story that determined that 32 infant deaths were tied to the device. Fisher-Price reported last week that 10 infants had died while using the sleeper and further investigation determined that number was deflated. On April 5, the federal g…

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by Joe Lombardi
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32 Deaths Connected To Infant Sleeper, Says Consumer Reports 32 Deaths Connected To Infant Sleeper, Says Consumer Reports
32 Deaths Connected To Infant Sleeper, Says Consumer Reports Click here for an updated story: Recall Issued For 4.7 Million Infant Sleepers Linked To 32 Deaths Pediatricians are calling on Fisher-Price to recall a device designed to help infants sleep after it was connected to the death of nearly three dozen children over the past decade. Fisher-Price’s Rock ’n Play Sleeper should be recalled “immediately,” the American Academy of Pediatrics said this week, citing a Consumer Reports story that determined that 32 infant deaths were tied to the device. Fisher-Price reported last week that 10 infants had died while using the sleeper and furthe…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular Fruit Juices Contain High Levels Of Heavy Metals, Consumer Reports Says Popular Fruit Juices Contain High Levels Of Heavy Metals, Consumer Reports Says
Popular Fruit Juices Contain High Levels Of Heavy Metals, Consumer Reports Says Could the fruit juice in your fridge contain levels of heavy metals? A new Consumer Reports investigation found that it might. A study released by Westchester-based Consumer Reports this week found that there was measurable levels of cadmium, inorganic arsenic, mercury or lead found in every single one of 45 juice products it tested from major brands sold across the country. Of those 45 juices tested, approximately half had “concerning” levels of metals. Consumer Reports, headquartered in Yonkers, tested apple, grape and pear and fruit blends of juices that are found in both local…

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by Zak Failla
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FDA IDs Source Of Tainted Romaine That Caused E. Coli Scare FDA IDs Source Of Tainted Romaine That Caused E. Coli Scare
FDA IDs Source Of Tainted Romaine That Caused E. Coli Scare Federal investigators have linked an E. coli outbreak contaminating romaine lettuce that has sickened nearly 100 people over 22 states - including in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - to an Arizona farm. For weeks, consumers have been warned by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised residents to avoid romaine lettuce when shopping, as 98 people fell ill following an E. coli outbreak that was first reported in March. The FDA announced that Harrison Farms in Yuma has been identified as the potential source of the outbreak. “The CDC and FDA are continuing to advise c…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Update On Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Issued By CDC New Update On Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Issued By CDC
New Update On Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak Issued By CDC Consumers are being reminded to avoid romaine lettuce in the produce aisle as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues collecting information about an E. coli outbreak that could make people sick. Dozens have been sickened in recent weeks, including patients in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, according to the CDC, which reported that the contamination outbreak stems from the Yuma, Arizona growing region. The CDC has suggested that consumers should not sell any romaine lettuce that was grown in that area, including whole heads and hearts of romaine, chopped romaine and …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Valhalla-Based Fujifilm Recalls Charger Over Shock Hazard Valhalla-Based Fujifilm Recalls Charger Over Shock Hazard
Valhalla-Based Fujifilm Recalls Charger Over Shock Hazard Westchester-based Fujifilm was forced to recall hundreds of thousands of products after customers got a little bit of shock value with their packages. Fujifilm, which has a headquarters in Valhalla, recalled more than 270,000 power adapter wall plugs that were packaged with several of the company’s point-and-shoot camera models due to the risk of electrical shock, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to Yonkers-based Consumer Reports, Fujifilm’s AC-5VF plugs have been found to crack, break or detach from the camera’s charger, creating the threat of an electric shoc…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Avoid Romaine Lettuce For Now, Westchester-Based Consumer Reports Says Avoid Romaine Lettuce For Now, Westchester-Based Consumer Reports Says
Avoid Romaine Lettuce For Now, Westchester-Based Consumer Reports Says You may want to avoid romaine lettuce in the produce aisle, following an E. coli outbreak that has inflicted dozens of people throughout the country. Over the past seven weeks, 58 people in the United States and Canada have fallen ill from a strain of E. coli bacteria that is believed to have originated from romaine lettuce that has been recently sold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, infections have occurred in 13 states - including New York - and five people have been hospitalized, including one fatal case. There was a second death in Canada recently reported. …

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by Zak Failla