Prepare now to avoid car trouble during the Memorial Day holiday
A record 2.3 million Florida residents are expected to join you on the highways this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. The last thing you need is for something to go wrong with your car. What you need to do before you pack up the family and hit the road.
Safer food: Warning about lead in Lunchables prompts change
Consumers Reports is asking the USDA to remove Lunchables from the National School Lunch Program because of high levels of lead and high sodium. We don't eat them often in my house, but my daughter immediately told me she was done with Lunchables when she heard the news, so we started talking about healthy alternatives and made some changes for the better.
Making Ends Meet: Creative moves to lower your home insurance bill
As we get closer to the dreaded hurricane season -- all while you're dealing with rising premiums that feel completely out of your control -- News4JAX turned to the experts to get some tricks and tips to really help you drop your rate.
Cereal? Sand? Pet hair? Vacuums that do the job under $300
Whether youโre getting ready to spring clean, or you need to clear your home of pollen and other allergens that are making your eyes itchy and your nose run, it may be time for new vacuum. Consumer Reports put different styles through some pretty tough tests so you can get one that works for your lifestyle and your budget.
Consumer Reports releases its 10 best cars of 2024
Every year, Consumer Reports buys and tests about 50 new cars, measuring things like performance, fuel economy, and how easy it is to install a child seat. So if youโve been waiting to make that big purchase, Consumer Reports is here to help with its annual must-see list of the top new cars of the year.
Making Ends Meet: What new homeowners need now to save money down the road
Buying a new home can be an overwhelming process and surprises come with the territory. So, we got expert advice from Consumer Reports -- revealing some not-so-obvious products that could end up saving you thousands of dollars later.
Consumer Reports requests recall of Mattelโs Fisher-Price baby rockers after death of 6-month-old
Consumer Reports (CR) called on Mattel and Fisher-Price to launch a recall addressing safety concerns associated with its baby rockers after a 6-month-old baby died in an infant-to-toddler rocker in November 2023, according to a release.
Consumer Reports requests recall of Mattelโs Fisher-Price baby rockers after death of 6-month-old
Consumer Reports (CR) called on Mattel and Fisher-Price to launch a recall addressing safety concerns associated with its baby rockers after a 6-month-old baby died in an infant-to-toddler rocker in November 2023, according to a release.
Consumer Reports: How to choose the safest blender
Nearly five million popular portable blenders were recently recalled because of potentially serious safety issues. Now, Consumer Reports puts the newly designed replacement to the test and offers some advice for blender buyers before making a purchase.
Concerned about outbreaks linked to leafy greens? Hereโs your guide to safer lettuce
A big green, crisp salad is a healthy diet staple, but it doesn't come without risks. Within the last decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 80 foodborne disease outbreaks linked to leafy greens.
Consumer Reports tests 10 OTC hearing aids so you know what to look for
Nearly 1 in 6 adults has trouble hearing, but few people who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid actually use one. The good news: over-the-counter hearing aids are widely available and Consumer Reportsโ tests found there are options that work well.