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90 Years of Impact - Consumer Reports This is a page to celebrate the 90th anniversary of CR.

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99% of consumers expect that the products they buy for their home are designed and tested to be safe before they are sold (2023 nationally representative CR survey). Yet recalled or banned products continue to be for sale online. #SafeProductsConfidentConsumers #CR90

1.7 Million More Ford and Lincoln SUVs Recalled to Fix Backup Cameras - Consumer Reports Ford and Lincoln issued two more recalls for faulty backup cameras that may not properly display an image when the vehicle is in Reverse.

#Recall: Ford has issued two more recalls for SUVs with faulty backup cameras that may not properly display an image when a vehicle is in Reverse. Find out which year and models are affected:

Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice Recall Expanded. Packages May Contain Glass Fragments. - Consumer Reports Trader Joe's chicken fried rice may contain glass pieces. Kroger, Ling Ling and other brands are also involved in the recall.

#Recall: Ajinomoto Foods North America has announced a recall of 16 frozen fried rice, ramen, and dumpling products sold under various brand names. These brands include Ajinomoto, Kroger, Trader Joe’s, and others. The products may contain glass fragments.

Thousands of Halo Magic Sleepsuits Recalled for Choking Risk - Consumer Reports About 45,000 Halo Magic Sleepsuits are being recalled due to an issue where the zipper heads can detach, posing a choking risk for babies.

#Recall: About 45,000 Halo Magic Sleepsuits are being recalled due to an issue in which the zipper heads can detach, posing a choking risk to babies. Stop using the sleepsuit immediately and keep it out of reach of babies or children.

Best Cars and SUVs for Tall People - Consumer Reports Here are Consumer Reports' picks for the best SUVs and cars for tall people, based on CR's testing. These CR-recommended models are best suited to large drivers.

As soon as our 6'2" tester finishes adjusting his seat, we'll be updating our article because our top choice—the Kia Soul—was sadly discontinued! But the Niro has about the same amount of headroom. Look out for our update in a couple of weeks. www.consumerreports.org/cars/buying-...

What Are Cryptocurrencies and Why Should You Care? - Consumer Reports A beginner's guide to understanding cryptocurrency and why it could affect your finances, whether or not you invest in it directly.

An introduction to the volatile world of blockchain-based digital assets. Part 1 of a 3-part crypto series: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/cryptocurrency/what-are-cryptocurrencies-and-why-should-you-care-a1097307038/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS

Our new tests found that more than half of the infant formulas tested contain concerning levels of heavy metals like arsenic and lead. Join us in telling the FDA: ensure all infant formula is safe for babies. https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20260303-infantformula2?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS

Almost half of those Consumer Reports tested, including some formulas made by Bobbie, Earth’s Best, Enfamil, and Similac, were good choices. Learn more: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/baby-formula/liquid-baby-formula-contaminants-test-results-a8639602154/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS

Walmart Great Value Cottage Cheese Recalled Because It May Not Be Fully Pasteurized - Consumer Reports Walmart Great Value cottage cheese has been recalled because it may not be fully pasteurized.

#Recall: The producer of Great Value (Walmart) cottage cheese, Saputo Cheese USA, has issued a recall. The dairy ingredients used to make it may not have been properly pasteurized. No illnesses have been reported.

More Than 80,000 Babysense Baby Monitors Recalled for Fire Hazard Risk - Consumer Reports Babysense Max View baby monitors have been recalled due to a fire risk. If you own the recalled VBM55 model, stop using it and dispose of it properly.

#Recall: Babysense Max View baby monitors have been recalled due to a fire risk. If you own the recalled VBM55 model, stop using it and dispose of it safely.

4.4 Million Ford and Lincoln Trucks and SUVs Recalled to Fix Towing Issue - Consumer Reports Ford and Lincoln are recalling millions of F-150, Maverick, Ranger, and Navigator trucks and SUVs because their trailer braking modules may fail.

#Recall: Ford and Lincoln are recalling millions of trucks and SUVs because their trailer modules may fail due to a software issue. If that happens while towing, trailer braking may stop working, and brake and turn signal lights may fail.

More Ford Explorers That Could Lose Control While Driving Are Recalled - Consumer Reports Ford is recalling over 410,000 Explorer SUVs that could lose control if the suspension toe link fails.

#Recall: Ford is recalling 412,774 Explorer SUVs from the 2017-2019 model years because a suspension part may break. If this happens while the car is moving, drivers could lose control and crash.

In 1 hour, join CR for an online convo on the safety of braiding hair. We’ll share new findings and discuss what real accountability must look like moving forward. RSVP here: https://action.consumerreports.org/blackhairmatters_oneyearlater_20260224?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS

Ahead of House Vote, Consumer Groups Warn H.R. 4626 Threatens Consumer Savings Proposal could weaken appliance efficiency standards, raising utility bill costs for households across America. Washington, D.C. – The US House is expected to vote this…

This week, the US House is expected to vote on a congressional proposal that threatens to raise costs for Americans. CR opposes this proposal. "Maintaining appliance standards is an easy way for consumers to save money on rising utility bills,” said Dylan Jaff, sustainability policy analyst at CR.

Tell companies to ensure the safety of their products Consumer Reports’ new tests of 30 braiding hair products found troubling results, with widespread contamination by lead and VOCs. Join us in calling on the braiding hair industry to get dangerous contaminants out of their products.

Beauty products shouldn’t contain ingredients linked to cancer or endocrine disruption. It’s time that braiding hair companies do better to keep consumers safe. Demand these companies remove dangerous contaminants from their products today.

We Found Heavy Metals and VOCs in CR's Follow-Up Braiding Hair Investigation - Consumer Reports For our second evaluation of braiding hair, CR tested 30 human and synthetic hair products to determine if there are less toxic products on the market.

We recently tested 30 braiding hair products, including synthetic, plant-based, and human hair, and found human hair to contain the highest lead levels. Read the full investigation here:

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Why Third-Party Sellers Online Can Make Shopping for Baby Gear So Confusing—and Potentially Risky - Consumer Reports CR analyzed over 100 Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Temu baby product shopping pages for safety and found significant differences.

Parents shopping online for cribs or pacifiers shouldn't have to encounter false or misleading safety claims, unsafe imagery, or recalled products. But our new report found that restricted or banned products were available for sale on three of the four digital marketplaces we evaluated.

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Join us TOMORROW at 7pm ET for an online convo on the safety of braiding hair. We’ll share new info about our expanded testing and discuss what real accountability must look like moving forward. RSVP: https://action.consumerreports.org/blackhairmatters_oneyearlater_20260224?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS

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Join CR on Feb 24 at 7pm ET for an online conversation on the safety of braiding hair. We’ll share new info about our expanded testing and discuss what real accountability must look like moving forward. RSVP: https://action.consumerreports.org/blackhairmatters_oneyearlater_20260224?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS

Most and Least Expensive Supermarkets - Consumer Reports Consumer Reports compares the prices of baskets of goods across dozens of grocery retailers in five cities representative of their regions.

We compared the prices of baskets of goods across grocery retailers like Costco, Safeway, and Trader Joes, in 6 major cities. Find your favorite grocery store here:

Why Third-Party Sellers Online Can Make Shopping for Baby Gear So Confusing—and Potentially Risky - Consumer Reports CR analyzed over 100 Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Temu baby product shopping pages for safety and found significant differences.

Are top digital marketplaces such as Amazon, Target, Temu, and Walmart doing enough to keep consumers safe and informed? Consumer Reports analyzed over 100 baby product listings on these platforms and found significant differences.

How to Use the Signal App for Secure Messaging - Consumer Reports The free Signal app, which provides private, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls, helps keep your communications secure.

The free Signal app, which provides private, end-to-end encrypted messaging and calls, helps keep your communications secure.

Baby Product Recalls Parents Should Know About in 2026 - Consumer Reports Stay up to date with the latest baby product recall news, plus baby food and formula recalls, car seat recalls, and children’s product safety news.

Bookmark and repost: This list includes recall information for car seats, baby food, and children’s and baby products and gear.

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