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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
News
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