/tags/consumer-affairs consumer affairs en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT /health/2023-01-26/uv-nail-dryers-may-pose-cancer-risks-a-study-says-here-are-precautions-you-can-take A new study finds that UV dryers for gel nail polish can damage DNA and mutate cells, confirming dermatologists' safety concerns. There are precautions you can take and alternatives to consider. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:00:00 GMT /health/2023-01-26/uv-nail-dryers-may-pose-cancer-risks-a-study-says-here-are-precautions-you-can-take Rachel Treisman /economy/2023-01-23/looking-for-amazon-alternatives-for-ethical-shopping-here-are-some-ideas Amazon ended its charity donation program, AmazonSmile, after a series of other cost-cutting measures. Many shoppers expressed disapproval on social media and have been searching for alternatives. Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT /economy/2023-01-23/looking-for-amazon-alternatives-for-ethical-shopping-here-are-some-ideas Kaitlyn Radde /news/2022-11-28/thousands-of-toddler-sippy-cups-and-bottles-are-recalled-over-lead-poisoning-risk The bottom base of some Green Sprouts products can break off, exposing a solder dot that contains the toxic metal, a federal regulator said. No injuries have been reported from such incidents. Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT /news/2022-11-28/thousands-of-toddler-sippy-cups-and-bottles-are-recalled-over-lead-poisoning-risk Emma Bowman /economy/2022-10-27/its-getting-easier-to-find-baby-formula-but-you-might-still-run-into-bare-shelves U.S. plants are making more baby formula than ever. But uneven distribution and overbuying means parents can run into empty store shelves. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 GMT /economy/2022-10-27/its-getting-easier-to-find-baby-formula-but-you-might-still-run-into-bare-shelves Ximena Bustillo /news/2021-11-24/passing-the-buck-dollar-tree-raises-prices-to-1-25 The bargain store has been testing the increase for months and says it's not a reaction to the current surge in inflation, though it will help. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 15:08:02 GMT /news/2021-11-24/passing-the-buck-dollar-tree-raises-prices-to-1-25 Alina Selyukh /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-05/waiting-on-that-holiday-gift-from-your-online-cart-it-might-be-stuck-at-a-seaport The global supply chain backup is clogging the Port of Houston, but it's not as bad as the huge bottleneck at the Port of Los Angeles. Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:54:13 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-11-05/waiting-on-that-holiday-gift-from-your-online-cart-it-might-be-stuck-at-a-seaport John Burnett /news/2021-11-03/dole-salads-have-been-recalled-in-10-states-due-to-a-possible-listeria-risk Officials say the recall was prompted after a random sample tested positive for the organism listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported, the FDA says. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:56:13 GMT /news/2021-11-03/dole-salads-have-been-recalled-in-10-states-due-to-a-possible-listeria-risk Jonathan Franklin /2021-09-14/high-meat-prices-are-helping-fuel-inflation-and-a-few-big-companies-are-being-blamed A larger White House campaign is targeting what it calls anti-competitive behavior in several industries, including meatpacking, in which over 80% of beef goes through just four companies. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:54 GMT /2021-09-14/high-meat-prices-are-helping-fuel-inflation-and-a-few-big-companies-are-being-blamed Scott Horsley /news/2021-07-15/johnson-johnson-recalls-5-aerosol-sunscreens-after-finding-carcinogen-traces Johnson & Johnson says internal testing showed some sunscreen samples contained low levels of benzene, which causes cancer with long-term exposure. Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:13:23 GMT /news/2021-07-15/johnson-johnson-recalls-5-aerosol-sunscreens-after-finding-carcinogen-traces Jaclyn Diaz /news/2021-06-08/how-the-biden-white-house-aims-to-address-risks-to-u-s-supply-chains The decision comes after the coronavirus pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in an already fragile supply chain system. Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:55:16 GMT /news/2021-06-08/how-the-biden-white-house-aims-to-address-risks-to-u-s-supply-chains Asma Khalid