| 106 Consumer Information Resources |
| Affluenza
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| online companion to PBS show that explores this condition caused by overconsumption and materialism, and marked by stress, overwork, shopping and indebtedness.
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| Angie's List
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| consumer-driven organization that collects customer satisfaction ratings on local service companies in more than 250 categories.
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| Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
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| provides consumer information, a searchable database of facilities, links, and information for providers.
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| Baddealings.com
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| online resource for consumer complaints and issues.
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| Beijing Bans 10 Drugs Amid Tainted Products Concerns
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| China's capital banned ten types of drugs for exaggerated effectiveness, a newspaper reported Friday, amid rising concerns of fake and tainted products in China's food and drug supply chains.
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June 29, 2007 |
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| Bell Tolls, A
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| long distance rate comparison, consumer advice, complaint resolution service, and more.
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| Better Business Bureau, The
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| This nonprofit group issues online scam-watch alerts, a reporting form and info about its new Web-watch program.
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| Cagey Consumer
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| protect your wallet - keep current on the latest scams and bogus business opportunities. Special section on multi-level marketing.
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| Canadian Consumer Information Gateway
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| extensive directory of sites and services for consumers, prepared by the Government of Canada.
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| Cans Of Recalled Foods Now Bursting
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| Cans of recalled food are now bursting, because they've become swollen with the bacteria that causes botulism.
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July 27, 2007 |
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| China Launches Safety Crackdown Amid Recalls of Toxic Products
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| China needs to effectively address its product safety problems, a U.S. lawmaker said Tuesday, as the country launched a campaign to weed out unqualified manufacturers amid a global recall of Chinese-made toys.
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August 28, 2007 |
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| Company Recalls Beef Over Possible E. Coli Contamination
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| A meat company is recalling nearly 130-thousand pounds of beef products in 15 states because of possible E. coli contamination.
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May 17, 2007 |
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| China Recalls Tainted Leukemia Drugs
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| Chinese authorities ordered the recall of tainted leukemia drugs blamed for leg pains and other problems, state media reported Sunday, the latest crisis to strike the country's embattled food and drug industries.
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September 16, 2007 |
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| Computer Review
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| Profiling computer, telecom and new media companies, the CR Review is a printed directory distributed worldwide and on the Web.
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| Consumer Guide
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| includes reviews, ratings, and pricing for new and used vehicles, electronics, home office equipment, and family products.
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| Consumer Information Center
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| full text versions of hundreds of federal consumer publications. From the U.S. General Services Administration.
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| Consumer Law Page
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| contains articles on topics of interest for consumers and the Plaintiff's Bar.
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| Consumer Sentinel
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| provides consumers with a way to voice their complaints about fraud to law enforcement officials worldwide.
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| Consumer World
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| compendium of useful online consumer resources, news, and related information.
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| Consumers Online
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| consumer information from the Commonwealth Government.
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| Consumers' Checkbook
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| offers information and guides to buying a car, and choosing a doctor, hospital, or insurance. Also includes information on leases, bargains, and restaurants.
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| ConsumerAffairs.Com
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| offers consumer complaints and comments, consumer news, and recall information.
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| ConsumerReview.com
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| product reviews by consumers for electronics, sports gear, computers, and more.
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| ConsumerSearch.com
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| reviews, analyzes, and ranks products in various categories.
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| DealNews
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| price tracker and consumer advocate providing information on current specials for computers, software, travel, electronics, and other products.
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| DealTime
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| Online comparison shopping service. Compare price, products, models, features, merchants; localize results to your State.
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| Department of Financial Institutions
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| with information on regulation and licensing of financial services, and consumer information.
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| Does the FCC Ignore Consumer Complaints?
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| When people file complaints about communication services such as telemarketing calls, cell phone billing rates, junk faxes to the Federal Communications Commission it is the agency's job to listen. However, the question of just how closely the FCC is listening is now uncertain.
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March 14, 2008 |
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| eBuyingGuides
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| provides ratings and recommendations on what, where, and how to buy consumer products.
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| econsumer.gov
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| multilingual site from the FTC lets you file complaints about online transactions with a foreign company, get safe shopping tips, and contact consumer agencies worldwide.
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| Energyshop.com
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| Cost comparison of natural gas and electricity and energy cost calculator.
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| Epinions
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| Read others' opinions of computer products, and leave your own.
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| eSmarts
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| Find an extensive consumer shopping guide resource and directory here. Hot sites, reviews and special features are highlighted.
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| Euro Changeover Board of Ireland (ECBI)
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| oversees the implementation of the changeover to the euro and provides public and consumer information.
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| Evenflo Car Seat Recalled
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| Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carriers have been recalled because of a faulty handle that suddenly releases and dumps babies to the ground.
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May 10, 2007 |
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| FCC issues $6 million in DTV fines to Wal-Mart, others
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| The Federal Communications Commission has exacted fines on retailers found to not be fully advising customers about the DTV transition, including Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Circuit City, and Target; as well as a number of CE manufacturers.
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April 11, 2008 |
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| FDA Accused Of Moving Slow To Issue Alerts On Products
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| It's something that will make you lose your appetite if you eat imported fish. The FDA is coming under fire from congressional investigators. This comes on the heels of tainted pet food and toothpaste imports from China.
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July 18, 2007 |
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| FDA Recalls Toxic Toothpaste in Four U.S. States
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| Five-ounce tubes of toothpaste labeled Colgate and sold in discount stores in four states are being recalled because they may contain a poisonous chemical, according to the importer.
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June 14, 2007 |
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| FightBack! with David Horowitz
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| if you've been ripped off or improperly treated by business, you can register your complaint at this site.
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| Fisher-Price recalls toys - Big Bird, Elmo, Dora - for lead
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| Toy-maker Fisher-Price is recalling 83 types of toys -- including the popular Big Bird, Elmo, Dora and Diego characters -- because their paint contains excessive amounts of lead.
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August 1, 2007 |
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| Free Consumer Information
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| offers introductory shopping guides.
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| Gateway Recalls Thousands of Laptop Batteries
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| Gateway today recalled 14,000 batteries used in its laptops after four customers reported that their computers had overheated.
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June 19, 2007 |
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| GE Recalls 92,000 Microwaves Over Fire Hazard
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| General Electric recalled 92,000 combination wall and microwave ovens after at least 35 incidents of fire that damaged property, the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
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December 5, 2007 |
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| GE Recalls 2.5 Million Dishwashers With Potential to Start Fires
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| General Electric Co. is recalling 2.5 million dish washers because of a wiring problem that could cause fires.
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May 16, 2007 |
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| Girl, 7, got serious infection after swallowing Mattel magnets in 2005
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| An Indianapolis girl may have been among the first victims of Mattel's magnet mishap at the center of Tuesday's recall of millions of dolls made in China.
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August 14, 2007 |
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| GlobalReviews
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| addresses the concerns of online consumers by providing independent evaluations of e-tailers.
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| Gomez.com
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| maintains online broker, banker, auction, travel agent, and other e-commerce rating scorecards and reviews to help consumers evaluate their options.
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| Gromco
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| offers sites that compare consumer goods and services.
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| Handheld Scanner To Protect Children By Finding Lead In Toys
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| In recent weeks and months many toys have been recalled from the market due to the presence of lead in the paint applied to the toy. The recalls are primarily being carried out by the major toy manufacturers; however, there is reason to believe that the problem exists throughout the toy industry.
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August 28, 2007 |
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| Help Center
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| consumer information and resources for individuals about when and how to seek help for problems with work and family.
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| Home of Serzone, The
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| product and consumer information, product overview, and related links.
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| Infomercial Ratings
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| provides discussions and reviews of infomercial products.
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| Insight Central
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| provides news, FAQs, comparisons, and other consumer information.
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| Kraft Recalls White Chocolate Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
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| Kraft Foods announced Thursday it is recalling white chocolate distributed in the United States because of possible salmonella contamination.
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October 4, 2007 |
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| LifeGuide
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| life insurance analysis, survey, comparison and information software and informative consumer information about life insurance and financial planning
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| Long Term Care America
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| provides consumer information about long term care insurance, policies, asset protection, financial planning, and publications.
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| LowerMyBills.com
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| information and advice for lowering and managing monthly bills, including insurance, utilities, and credit cards.
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| Mattel apology over toy recalls
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| The boss of Mattel has apologised for safety lapses which resulted in the recall of 21 million Chinese-made toys in recent months.
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September 12, 2007 |
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| Mattel recalls 155,000 new toys
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| Mattel has recalled 155,000 toys made in Mexico because of fears that small pieces could break off and cause young children to choke.
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November 6, 2007 |
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| Mattel Recalls Millions of Toys, Adds to Chinese-Made-Lead-Linked List
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| Toy-making giant Mattel Inc. issued recalls Tuesday for about 9 million Chinese-made toys that contain magnets that can be swallowed by children or could have lead paint.
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August 14, 2007 |
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| MidSouth Citizen Site
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| a citizen friendly site of online small businesses, consumer information, and police tips for Citzens of Memphis and the MidSouth.
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| More than 500,000 Toys Recalled for High Lead Levels
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| More than half a million toys including key chains, Winnie the Pooh bookmarks and Baby Einstein color blocks are being recalled because of excessive lead levels, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.
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October 4, 2007 |
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| More toys recalled for lead paint hazards
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| SpongeBob journals, spinning tops and children's jewelry manufactured in China found to contain excessive lead levels.
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August 22, 2007 |
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| My Simon.com
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| Price comparison shopping.
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| MyRatePlan.com
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| information on, and links to services for finding the best rates for phones, insurance, travel, financing, delivery, satellite TV, and Internet access.
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| National Fraud Information Center, The
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| Protect yourself against unscrupulous business practitioners. Read daily reports, learn how to protect your personal information and ask questions about fraud issues that concern you.
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| Netcheck Commerce Bureau, The
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| The watchdog group helps resolve disputes arising from electronic business transactions.
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| New Spinach Recall Tests Safety Measures
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| Tough food safety precautions and produce-tracking systems implemented last year after a fatal E. coli outbreak were put to the test when spinach from a produce company came up positive for salmonella bacteria, prompting a new recall.
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August 30, 2007 |
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| Nokia Recalls 46 Million Cell-Phone Batteries
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| Nokia warned consumers that 46 million batteries used in its mobile phones could overheat and offered to replace them for free while it negotiates with battery maker Matsushita over who would bear the costs.
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August 14, 2007 |
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| Not All Smoke Alarms Created Equal
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| If you thought all smoke alarms were equally effective, think again. According to a recent study by researchers from the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center (HIPRC) and the University of Washington in Seattle, photoelectric smoke alarms are much more likely to remain functioning after installation than are ionization alarms. Ionization alarms are the most common type found in U.S. households.
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April 14, 2008 |
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| Office of Consumer Protection
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| provides consumer information, landlord-tenant information, and deals with complaints about general business transactions.
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| Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
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| regulates national banks. This site offers agency information, releases, publications, software, and consumer information.
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| Open Ratings
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| independent, unbiased ecommerce rating service designed to increase the level of trust, reliability and brand recognition between buyer and seller.
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| Popular snack food involved in latest food scare in the U.S.
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| In the latest food scare to hit the United States consumers are being warned not to eat a popular snack food because of contamination from Salmonella.
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July 2, 2007 |
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| Possibly Tainted Fish From China Detained by FDA for Inspection
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| Farmed seafood has now joined tires, toothpaste and toy trains on the list of tainted and defective products from China that could be hazardous to a person's health.
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June 28, 2007 |
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| Price.com
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| helps users make product decisions by offering price comparisons for a variety of items.
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| PriceScan.Com
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| Price and product information.
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| RateItAll.com
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| including consumer products, travel, sports, people, entertainment, and more.
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| SafeDragon
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| offers links to safety information for consumers and businesses.
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| SafeShopping.Org
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| created to help protect and educate consumers about the legal and practical issues involved in online shopping. From the American Bar Association.
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| ShopServe.com
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| merchant directory with buyer-based rankings.
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| Sony Recalls 416,000 Digital Cameras Due to Injury Risk
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| Sony is recalling 416,000 digital cameras because the case may warp, creating an edge that can cut or scratch the user's hands, the company said Thursday.
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August 2, 2007 |
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| Starbucks Recalls 250,000 Hazardous Kids' Cups
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| Starbucks recalled 250,000 children's plastic cups made in China after receiving reports of the cups breaking and posing a choking hazard.
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October 10, 2007 |
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| Strategis
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| provides detailed Canadian industry, business, and consumer information.
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| Study Finds Recalled Toys Still Available on eBay
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| toys and other children's products recalled by manufacturers because of safety concerns are often resold through online auction sites, putting children at risk.
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August 21, 2007 |
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| Tele-Track
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| central source of sub-prime or high risk consumer information. Provides risk assessment, fraud alert, and skip tracing services.
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| Third recall for China-made toys
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| The world's biggest toymaker, Mattel, has announced its third major recall of Chinese-made products in a month.
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September 4, 2007 |
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| Thomas and Friends Railway Toys, Made in China, Recalled
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| More than 1 million of the popular "Thomas & Friends" wooden railway toys made in China are being voluntarily recalled because some may contain lead paint, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Wednesday.
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June 14, 2007 |
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| Timeshare Users Group
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| non-profit membership organization of timeshare owners who provide info and reviews on timeshare resorts and ownership; forums, classifieds and more available.
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| Today's Homeowner: Best New Products
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| with consumer information for the kitchen, bath, yard and garden, plumbing, and more.
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| Toothpaste Made in China Could Contain DEG, Cause Injury
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| Not brushing your teeth may have always been a health hazard but now brushing your teeth could be one, too if consumers ignore a "made in China" label.
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June 1, 2007 |
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| Toshiba Recalls 1,400 Sony-Made Laptop Batteries in the U.S.
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| The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
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August 10, 2007 |
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| Toshiba Recalls 10,000 Sony Laptop Batteries
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| Toshiba said on Thursday it has recalled more Sony laptop computer batteries due to fire risk, rekindling concerns over the safety of Sony-made batteries.
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July 19, 2007 |
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| Toshiba Recalls 142,000 DVD-Player Power Adapters
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| Toshiba Corp's U.S. subsidiary recalled 142,000 AC adapters sold with portable DVD players because they may overheat when they fail.
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October 10, 2007 |
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| Toshiba Recalls More Batteries
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| Another line of Toshiba notebooks running Sony batteries may be a fire hazard.
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August 13, 2007 |
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| Toys 'R' Us Pulls Vinyl Bibs as Precaution Against Lead Poisoning
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| Toys "R" Us Inc. on Friday said it was removing all vinyl baby bibs from its Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores as a precaution after two bibs made in China for one supplier showed lead levels that exceeded Toys "R" Us standards.
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August 17, 2007 |
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| Toys 'R' Us Recalls 27,000 Crayon and Paint Sets Due to Lead
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| Toys "R" Us has recalled 27,000 crayon and paint sets made in China because the packaging of the wooden box contains lead, as does some of the watercolor paint within.
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August 30, 2007 |
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| US firm recalls China-made cots
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| US baby furniture supplier Simplicity is recalling about one million Chinese-made cots that have been linked to at least two infant deaths.
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September 21, 2007 |
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| USDA Recalls 143 Million Pounds of Beef From California Slaughterhouse
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| The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Sunday recalled 143 million pounds of frozen beef from a Southern California slaughterhouse that is being investigated for mistreating cattle.
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February 17, 2008 |
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| USDA: Most recalled beef has probably been eaten
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| Federal officials are trying to track down the 143 million pounds of beef recalled Sunday, but they say that most of it has probably been eaten.
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February 18, 2008 |
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| Users unhappy with PC call centers
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| Unresolved problems, offshoring are biggest gripes.
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June 13, 2007 |
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| Veggie Booty Snack Food Recalled
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| All lots and sizes of Veggie Booty Snack Food are being recalled, the company said, following a report of 51 cases of salmonella poisoning that may be associated with the product.
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June 29, 2007 |
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| Wal-Mart Recalls Baby Bibs Containing Lead
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| The discovery of lead in the fabric of a brand of baby bibs sold at Wal-Mart stores has resulted in a recall of the items, the company said.
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May 3, 2007 |
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| Web Buying Guide
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| helps online shoppers buy products via comparison shopping, free coupons, discounts, and other deals.
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| What's The Best.net
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| buying guides and forums for many types of products.
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| Zillions
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| offers consumer information to kids including product reviews, toy tests, and more.
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