FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Authorization to use in candy, desserts and other snacks is revoked after petition filed by PIRG and others
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These days we all need to be smart consumers. We need access to the information and resources it takes to avoid the latest scams, stop identity thieves, spot rip offs and keep unsafe food and toxic products out of our shopping carts. PIRG’s consumer watchdog team does the research, publicizes issues through the media, produces consumer guides, and sends out consumer alerts so we all have the tools to make smart, safe, informed choices.
The Latest on Consumer alerts
Southwest, Frontier chronically delayed flights, DOT says
DOT penalizes JetBlue for chronic flight delays
Updates
Stanley cups: 2.6 million travel mugs recalled after dozens of burn injuries
No-hassle refunds for canceled and delayed flights takes effect
McDonald’s E. Coli outbreak expands; 104 sick, 1 dead in 14 states
Featured Resources
Avoiding coal in your stocking through holiday scams
Trouble in Toyland 2024: Unsafe toys that slip through border
Airline travel tips for the holidays
Ringing in Our Fears 2024
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In times of emergency, our researchers have found price surges of up to 166% for critical supplies like bottled water.
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Our guide provides tips for avoiding price-gouging and a how-to for reporting bad actors.
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Tips for carbon monoxide safety in your home
Detectors are critical, but there is more you can do to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning
STATEMENT: Canceling subscriptions, memberships to be easier under new FTC rules
Honda recalls 1.7 million cars, SUVs; steering defect could cause wrecks
NHTSA investigation started after 145 complaints about Civics, then expanded to Integras, CR-Vs and HR-Vs
NEW TIP GUIDE FOR PARENTS, STUDENTS: How to save money on textbooks this new school year
For the fall term, the Student PIRGs and U.S. PIRG Education Fund have released a new back to school guide to help navigate the textbook marketplace.
Scammers impersonate Best Buy, Amazon, PayPal most
Most lucrative for thieves: Posing as Microsoft or Publishers Clearing House, FTC says
Team
Murray
Teresa
Murray
Consumer Watchdog, PIRG
Mierzwinski
Ed
Mierzwinski
Senior Director, Federal Consumer Program, PIRG