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Latest Consumer Reports study identifies most hackable Smart TVs

March 01, 2018 -

This is based on the results of a series of tests conducted to find out which smart TVs are vulnerable to security attacks. According to CR, the problems they found affect smart TVs from Samsung, TCL, and a few other brands that run a third-party smart TV platform from Roku TV. Streaming devices like the Roku Ultra were also noted as vulnerable.

How exactly did CR arrive at their conclusions? First, they looked at the historical data available on smart TVs. For a number ...

Consumer Reports finds dangerous lead levels in popular protein powders

October 20, 2025 -

You might be reaching for a protein shake to boost your health and fitness, but a new investigation suggests you could be ingesting a dangerous dose of heavy metals along with your nutrients. Consumer Reports (CR) has found that more than two-thirds of popular protein powders and shakes contain more lead per serving than its experts consider safe to consume in a single day, with some products exceeding safe limits by more than ten times.

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Consumer Reports finds high levels of LEAD in cassava products

May 17, 2025 -

Praised for its versatility and perceived health benefits, cassava has become a go-to ingredient for millions of Americans following gluten-free or paleo diets. But a new investigation has revealed that products made from this root crop have dangerously high levels of lead.

The probe done by Consumer Reports (CR) revealed that many cassava-based products contain dangerously high levels of the heavy metal. In some products, the amount of lead ...

Consumer Reports: PLASTICS CHEMICALS are present in many popular foods

January 31, 2024 -

The organization examined 85 food items for plastic chemicals such as phthalates and bisphenols – with the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A (BPA) as one example of the latter. It found that 79 percent of foods tested – roughly four in five – contained bisphenols. Meanwhile, almost 99 percent of food items tested contained phthalates.

CR tested a variety of food items including "prepared meals; fruits and vegetables; milk and other dairy products; baby food; fast food; ...

Consumer Reports poll: Gas-powered cars more reliable than EVs

November 23, 2022 -

The results of the 2022 Annual Auto Reliability Survey were published on Nov. 15. It polled more than 300,000 vehicle owners who drive models issued between 2000 and 2022. Twenty-four auto brands made it in the 2022 survey, including some familiar marques from the U.S. and Asia.

Hybrid vehicles – those that run on both electricity and gasoline – were among the most reliable, alongside mid-sized and large sedans that require gasoline. Full EVs and large pickup trucks, ...

Toxic heavy metals found in popular protein powders: Consumer Reports investigation

October 17, 2025 -

Millions of Americans—from bodybuilders and athletes to busy professionals, elderly individuals and health-conscious consumers—rely on protein powders and shakes as a convenient way to meet their nutritional needs. Industry estimates suggest that over 40% of U.S. adults regularly consume protein supplements, fueling a $25 billion global market. Yet, shocking new findings reveal that many of these products contain dangerous levels of arsenic, cadmium, ...

Tesla “full self-driving” rip-off car exposed by Consumer Reports

September 08, 2020 -

The Elon Musk-owned car manufacturer is peddling a newfangled "Full Self-Driving Capability" option that costs a cool $8,000 per vehicle, but that, according to the experts at Consumer Reports, is basically a scam.

While admittedly still in the "beta" phase of its rollout, Tesla's full self-driving technology is flawed, at best. At worst, it might land you in a ditch or T-boned into another vehicle.

Whether it involves self-parking in a lot or auto-changing ...

Consumer Reports Investigation Warns Your Privacy Is for Sale (press release)

October 23, 2006 - Consumer Reports Investigation Warns Your Privacy Is for Sale (press release)

Monday, October 23, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: health news, Natural News, nutritionChoice Point, LexisNexis and Acxiom are among the largest of the horde of data brokers that generate billions of dollars in revenue by selling sensitive and personal information about millions of Americans to paying customers, sometimes including crooks looking to cash in. CR's three-month investigation ...

Consumer Reports reveals certain food items carry high risk of PESTICIDE contamination

May 13, 2024 -

To assess the current state of affairs, CR conducted its most extensive review yet on pesticide levels in food. The analysis, based on seven years of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), scrutinized a variety of produce – both conventional and organically grown, domestically or imported to the United States. The study encompassed 59 common fruits and vegetables, examining not only fresh varieties but also canned, dried or frozen alternatives.

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EVs have 79% more reliability problems than gas vehicles, according to Consumer Reports

December 08, 2023 -

Plug-in hybrids fared even worse, registering 146 percent more problems than vehicles with traditional internal combustion engines.

According to Consumer Reports, the least reliable type of vehicle overall was electric pickup trucks.

They reached this conclusion based on a survey they conducted among members about issues they have had with their vehicles during the past year. Data from more than 330,000 vehicles with model years from 2000 onward was ...

Consumer Reports finds hamburger from grass-fed and organic cattle poses fewer health risks

August 27, 2015 - Consumer Reports finds hamburger from grass-fed and organic cattle poses fewer health risks

Thursday, August 27, 2015 by: Kali SinclairTags: Consumer Reports, ground beef, food poisoning

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Americans fed up with drug industry influence, FDA corruption, reveals remarkable Consumer Reports survey

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Former Forbes writer accuses Consumer Reports of being "radical" for revealing GMO ingredients (UPDATE)

January 27, 2015 - Former Forbes writer accuses Consumer Reports of being "radical" for revealing GMO ingredients (UPDATE)

Tuesday, January 27, 2015 by: Jonathan Benson, staff writerTags: Jon Entine, GMOs, Consumer Reports

Entine goes on violent rant against Consumer Reports for merely informing readership about presence of GMOs in milk alternatives

Entine insanity: Organics are dangerous! (And other ridiculous claims)

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Consumer Reports Tests Show E85 Ethanol Offers Cleaner Emissions but Poorer Fuel Economy (press release)

October 23, 2006 - Consumer Reports Tests Show E85 Ethanol Offers Cleaner Emissions but Poorer Fuel Economy (press release)

Monday, October 23, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: health news, Natural News, nutritionFindings from CR's special report include: - E85, which is 85 percent ethanol, emits less smog-producing pollutants than gasoline, but provides fewer miles per gallon, costs more, and is hard to find outside the Midwest. - Government support for flexible-fuel vehicles, ...

Consumer Reports Tests Show E85 Ethanol Offers Cleaner Emissions but Poorer Fuel Economy (press release)

October 23, 2006 - Consumer Reports Tests Show E85 Ethanol Offers Cleaner Emissions but Poorer Fuel Economy (press release)

Monday, October 23, 2006 by: NewsTargetTags: health news, Natural News, nutritionFindings from CR's special report include: - E85, which is 85 percent ethanol, emits less smog-producing pollutants than gasoline, but provides fewer miles per gallon, costs more, and is hard to find outside the Midwest. - Government support for flexible-fuel vehicles, ...

Consumer Reports claims children’s lunch foods (Snackables) contain toxic levels of lead, cadmium and sodium… but do they really?

April 14, 2024 -

Consumer Reports testing found that more than 30 million schoolchildren in the U.S. are consuming processed foods that they say are contaminated with high levels of lead and cadmium. The group also lumped sodium in with the two toxins, even though sodium is not a toxin (though it is best when it comes from a natural source like a mine or the sea).

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Consumer Reports: FDA’s arsenic limit in apple juice is TOO HIGH and may pose a risk to children’s health

June 29, 2023 -

Consumer Reports, a consumer advocacy organization, recently criticized the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) final guidance on the limit for inorganic arsenic in apple juice due to concerns about possible health risks to children.

The FDA issued the final guidance on June 1, setting the action level for inorganic arsenic in apple juice at 10 parts per billion (ppb), a level that was first proposed back in 2013. The FDA's testing revealed a decrease in inorganic ...

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Chobani seeks “strategic investor”: PepsiCo and Coca-Cola Co swoop in

Everyone’s favorite Greek yogurt may not be the same if PepsiCo or the Coca-Cola Company manage to become a shareholder. Reuters says Chobani is exploring selling a minority share, but we do have to wonder what that really means. They say they are looking for a strategic investor to help expand their distribution, manufacturing base Read More

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AMA: Big Pharma should stop selling drugs Americans don’t need!

In a shocking move, the American Medical Association (AMA) has called for a COMPLETE BAN on direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs and implantable medical devices. AMA, the largest group of physicians and medical students in the U.S., says that Big Pharma’s incessant TV advertising leads to rising medical costs for patients and results in inappropriate ...