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Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

10 Food Industry Jobs That You Should Know About - Tasting Table

Understanding food industry roles empowers consumers to make informed choices about food products.
Flavorists are key players in the food industry, crafting and replicating flavors.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

10 Food Industry Jobs That You Should Know About - Tasting Table

Understanding food industry roles empowers consumers to make informed choices about food products.
Flavorists are key players in the food industry, crafting and replicating flavors.
#financial-security
fromIndependent
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

My credit card details were stolen on holiday - here's how you can stop it happening to you

fromIndependent
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

My credit card details were stolen on holiday - here's how you can stop it happening to you

fromWIRED
2 days ago

Is It Actually Organic? A Mattress Testing Expert Breaks Down Natural and Organic Certifications

As a professional mattress tester, I've seen an upward trend in the past few years of people looking into organic mattresses, toppers, and sheets.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
2 years ago

Don't Let Prime Day Pass You By-Here Are Our Tips on How You Can Shop Like a Pro

One tool we like to use is Camelcamelcamel, which tracks Amazon's prices over time. Paste the Amazon link or ASIN into Camelcamelcamel's search bar and you'll see an item's lowest recorded price.
Marketing tech
#fraud-prevention
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

'Grey's Anatomy' star Chris Carmack, wife fall victim to online AI scam, now raising awareness

fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

'Grey's Anatomy' star Chris Carmack, wife fall victim to online AI scam, now raising awareness

#health-risks
Apple
fromMail Online
3 months ago

10 devices sold in the Apple Store with cancer-causing ingredients

Apple's charging devices contain hazardous chemicals linked to serious health risks, including cancer and reproductive harm.
SF food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning over health food that's riddled with toxins linked to cancer

Gluten-free foods, particularly cassava-based products, may contain hazardous levels of lead linked to serious health risks.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water

Toxic pesticide levels in tampons exceed legal limits for drinking water, raising health concerns about absorption through vaginal contact.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

16 Sneaky Spots Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Home (and 16 Easy Swaps for Them)

Microplastics are pervasive in daily life and pose health risks, but consumers can reduce exposure.
Apple
fromMail Online
3 months ago

10 devices sold in the Apple Store with cancer-causing ingredients

Apple's charging devices contain hazardous chemicals linked to serious health risks, including cancer and reproductive harm.
SF food
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Warning over health food that's riddled with toxins linked to cancer

Gluten-free foods, particularly cassava-based products, may contain hazardous levels of lead linked to serious health risks.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toxic pesticide levels found in tampons 40 times higher than legal limit for water

Toxic pesticide levels in tampons exceed legal limits for drinking water, raising health concerns about absorption through vaginal contact.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

16 Sneaky Spots Microplastics Are Hiding in Your Home (and 16 Easy Swaps for Them)

Microplastics are pervasive in daily life and pose health risks, but consumers can reduce exposure.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Share your experience of being scammed into buying fake concert tickets

Earlier this year, Ticketmaster released an official warning to fans planning to attend any concerts this summer, encouraging hopeful buyers to purchase tickets on official sites only.
London music
#health
#food-labels
#regulations
fromFortune
1 week ago
SF food

Doritos and Mountain Dew could carry a new 'not recommended for human consumption' warning under landmark Texas bill

fromFortune
1 week ago
SF food

Doritos and Mountain Dew could carry a new 'not recommended for human consumption' warning under landmark Texas bill

fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

How Much Caffeine Is In A Tall Starbucks Decaf Coffee? - Tasting Table

When ordering decaf from Starbucks, it’s important to note that it still contains caffeine, with about 20 milligrams per tall brewed coffee.
Coffee
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Dear Abby: How should I warn them about what's happening in the breakroom?

I agree the employees in your office should know about this. At least they will be on notice about which poison they are consuming. Report this to HR.
NYC parents
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

The Most Important Steak Question To Ask Your Butcher, According To Actual Butchers - Tasting Table

Don't be shy to ask the butcher where displayed meat is from, as it can have a direct impact on how your meal will taste.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

13 Mistakes To Avoid When Buying New Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Not considering your kitchen style is a common mistake. New appliances should enhance the overall aesthetic rather than clash with it, ensuring a harmonious design.
Everyday cooking
#customer-service
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

5 Common Bank Fees You Can Usually Get Waived, If You Know What You're Doing

Banks generate substantial revenue from service fees, often unnoticed by customers.
Many service fees can be avoided or waived with proactive management.
A significant portion of bank revenue comes from automatic penalty fees.
Consumers can save money by being proactive about their bank accounts.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

5 Common Bank Fees You Can Usually Get Waived, If You Know What You're Doing

Banks generate substantial revenue from service fees, often unnoticed by customers.
Many service fees can be avoided or waived with proactive management.
A significant portion of bank revenue comes from automatic penalty fees.
Consumers can save money by being proactive about their bank accounts.
#marketing-tactics
#food-labeling
Marketing tech
fromAndroid Authority
1 month ago

Who's paying for that Google ad? Search upgrades My Ad Center to reveal source of ad funding

Google enhances transparency in ads by adding a 'funded by' section to My Ad Center.
Users can now better understand the companies behind the ads they see.
#gdpr
EU data protection
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

GDPR Rollout a Success-Except When It Comes to Knowing the ICO | HackerNoon

Consumer awareness of GDPR is high but knowledge of the regulator is lacking.
GDPR has led to improvements in privacy perceptions among consumers.
EU data protection
fromHackernoon
11 months ago

GDPR Rollout a Success-Except When It Comes to Knowing the ICO | HackerNoon

Consumer awareness of GDPR is high but knowledge of the regulator is lacking.
GDPR has led to improvements in privacy perceptions among consumers.
#healthcare
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Mother warns of insurance nightmare after child suffers brain haemorrhage on holiday

Travel insurance can be invalidated by small errors in medical records, highlighting the importance of thoroughness when purchasing insurance.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago
Growth hacking

The Supplement Business Has a Trust Problem. This Tech Startup Wants to Fix That. | Entrepreneur

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Mother warns of insurance nightmare after child suffers brain haemorrhage on holiday

Travel insurance can be invalidated by small errors in medical records, highlighting the importance of thoroughness when purchasing insurance.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Supplement Business Has a Trust Problem. This Tech Startup Wants to Fix That. | Entrepreneur

Greater awareness is crucial for supplement consumers due to a lack of regulatory oversight leading to potential health risks.
Cars
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Car finance under fire: What you need to know before signing on the dotted line - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Motorists should be aware of complexities and hidden costs when purchasing cars on finance, as many may be entitled to compensation.
Cryptocurrency
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Alarming scam attacking customers of America's biggest banks

Scammers impersonate bank representatives to steal funds from victims by creating a false sense of security.
#social-media
#food-safety
#local-economy
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

People have just realized what a popular condom brand means

Durex has always stood for DU-rability, R-eliability, and EX-cellence, both globally and in Australia. We're proud to lead conversations on sexual wellness.
Digital life
#inflation
Privacy technologies
fromMotorBiscuit
1 month ago

Police Sgt reveals that all 2018+ cars are trackable

Many newer vehicles are trackable via GPS technology incorporated since 2018.
Automakers may not disclose tracking features clearly in consumer agreements.
#health-insurance
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Consumers warned not to get caught out by unexpected health insurance hikes

Health insurance price hikes are frequently higher than advertised averages, often exceeding inflation rates, leading to significant cost increases for consumers.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Insurers slashing health plan benefits at same time as they push through huge premium hikes

Health insurers are reducing benefits while increasing premiums, a phenomenon termed 'shrinkflation'.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Consumers warned not to get caught out by unexpected health insurance hikes

Health insurance price hikes are frequently higher than advertised averages, often exceeding inflation rates, leading to significant cost increases for consumers.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Insurers slashing health plan benefits at same time as they push through huge premium hikes

Health insurers are reducing benefits while increasing premiums, a phenomenon termed 'shrinkflation'.
#nutrition
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A nutrition researcher shares 4 red flags he avoids on food labels, starting with 'low fat'

Beware of misleading health claims on ultra-processed foods, such as 'low fat' or 'low calorie.'
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A nutrition researcher shares 4 red flags he avoids on food labels, starting with 'low fat'

Beware of misleading health claims on ultra-processed foods, such as 'low fat' or 'low calorie.'
#luxury-brands
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Did TikTok tell you to buy luxury goods straight from China? Experts say proceed with caution | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Did TikTok tell you to buy luxury goods straight from China? Experts say proceed with caution | CBC News

NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 month ago

There's Something Horrifying in Your Toothpaste

A staggering 90% of toothpaste brands tested contain toxic metals, prompting concerns over child safety.
Household toothpaste brands, including those for kids, contain lead and other heavy metals.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Think about slavery before buying cheap clothes - ex-PM

Consumers should consider the origins of cheap fashion to combat modern slavery, which former PM Theresa May calls a major human rights issue.
Silicon Valley food
fromEater
2 months ago

What It Actually Means to Cull a Flock of Chickens

The rise in egg prices is linked to horrific culling practices that highlight a disconnect between consumer morality and animal suffering.
fromwww.theargus.co.uk
2 months ago

Martin Lewis gives urgent pension warning for anyone aged under 73

The new state pension started in 2016 and requires men born after April 5, 1951, and women born after April 5, 1953, to check their National Insurance contributions.
Retirement
#scams
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Online marketing

Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Online marketing

People Are Sharing The "Modern Scams" That Made Them Realize, "Wait, This Whole Industry's A Rip Off"

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Online marketing

Google Maps yanks over 10,000 fake business listings - how to spot the scam

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Online marketing

People Are Sharing The "Modern Scams" That Made Them Realize, "Wait, This Whole Industry's A Rip Off"

fromIndependent
2 months ago

'We were out of pocket almost 3,000' - how undeclared health conditions cost Irish holidaymakers thousands

Many Irish holidaymakers could face denied travel insurance claims simply due to not declaring minor health conditions such as colds or raised cholesterol.
UK news
fromwww.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk
2 months ago

Check your meters this week - and beat the April bills increases

It is very important to make sure your smart meter is working properly because if it is faulty it can pose several dangers.
Gadgets
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

This Simple Home Product Could Save Your Life, But No One Replaces Theirs Often Enough

Nearly one in five households believed all their alarms would be functioning but had at least one issue when tested, highlighting a significant disconnect in fire safety.
Gadgets
fromThe Daily Dot
2 months ago

'This feels deceptive': Walmart shopper reaches for Great Value Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal. Then he takes a closer look

"You are not going to believe this," Ferguson states at the beginning of his video. He's then seen picking up a box of Walmart's Great Value brand instant oatmeal from a shelf.
SF food
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

These chemicals may lurk in your personal care products

Understanding personal care products' ingredients helps consumers identify potentially harmful chemicals like parabens and phthalates, promoting safer choices.
SF food
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists warn over fake sushi sold in the UK - here's how to spot it

Consumers may not be getting premium sushi due to common mislabelling practices.
#food-allergies
Silicon Valley food
fromInverse
3 months ago

What Nutrition Labels Really Tell Us - And How To Read One Like An Expert

Nutrition labeling guidelines continue to be contentious between advocates for clarity and food manufacturers, raising questions about product ingredients and health implications.
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