Teresa Murray
teresamurraypirg.bsky.social
Teresa Murray
@teresamurraypirg.bsky.social
Consumer Watchdog, U. S. Public Interest Reseach Group. Former Plain Dealer business columnist. Navigationally challenged but I know where I’m going.
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
Reposted by Teresa Murray
Happy National Consumer Protection Week to all who celebrate! We at PIRG have 6 days worth of tips for protecting your finances, data and sanity - all for you and the people in your life who have medical bills, fly in planes or should freeze their credit (aka everyone) #NCPW2025
Consumer Protection Week 2025: How to protect your finances, data and sanity
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week 2025, which starts March 2, PIRG has created consumer protection tips and tools to help Americans address a wide range of common issues.
pirg.org
March 3, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli, oh my! The number of food recalls because of dangerous bacteria increased by 41% in 2024. pirg.org/edfund/resou...
Food for Thought 2025
Hospitalizations, deaths from contaminated food doubled in 2024 as recalls from Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli increased by 41%; 98% of all illnesses linked to just 13 outbreaks, ranging from cucumb...
pirg.org
February 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Buying toys for holiday gifts? Use caution if shopping international or unfamiliar e-commerce websites.
Authorities seized 1.6 million unsafe or illegal toys at the border in FY2024. That’s just a fraction of what’s out there.
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Trouble in Toyland 2024: Unsafe toys that slip through border
Loophole allows unsafe toys from overseas to flood market; inexpensive products often aren't inspected and don't meet U.S. safety standards
pirg.org
November 21, 2024 at 7:04 PM