Archive for March, 2010

Frugal Ways to Stay Healthy

March 31st, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Medical costs are a big issue on everyone’s mind these days with the ongoing debate about health care. February is National Wise Health Care Consumer Month, a time to raise awareness about how you spend money on your health.
Check out these tips from the Federal Citizen Information Center for easy ways you can trim the [...]

Lance, Inc. Has Issued a Voluntary Recall of All Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips Because Of A Possible Health Risk

March 31st, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Lance, Inc. with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina is recalling 28,087 cases of Tom’s Barbecue Potato Chips packaged in 1 oz (UPC 021900060406), 2.25 oz (UPC 021900011477) and 8.5 oz (UPC 021900062417) sizes because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young [...]

Warmer Weather, Higher Gas Prices

March 31st, 2010 by ConsumerBob


If you have stopped by the pumps lately, you may have noticed the price
of gas is once again slowly creeping towards that $3 mark. When gasoline
prices climb, many of us seek-out other means of transportation.

Sight Unseen, Fans Hear ‘iPad’ And Think ‘i Want’

March 31st, 2010 by ConsumerBob


People who lined up to buy the first iPhone knew what they were paying hundreds of dollars for: a new cell phone that promised to be better. Apple Inc.’s newest gadget, the iPad tablet computer, falls into a category that’s foreign to most people.

QR Codes May Be Next Big Thing In Shopping

March 31st, 2010 by ConsumerBob


We all know what a bar code is, but how about a QR code? QR stands for “quick response” and it is promising to be the next big thing in shopping, CBS station KDKA-TV reports.

Modern Products recalls Seasonings due to possible health risk

March 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Modern Products, Inc. is initiating a recall of products manufactured with HVP (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
“Consumption of products containing Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others [...]

Perfect Candy & Packaging Co. Announces a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Whole Black Pepper in H.D.W. FOODS Labeled Bags

March 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


As a result of a nationwide recall of Black Pepper by Mincing Overseas Spice Company and by Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Perfect Candy & Packaging Co is joining in this product recall due to the possibility of contamination with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or [...]

Teen Spending Boosting Retail Malls

March 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


They are among the most popular stores inside any major shopping mall,
with names like Wet Seal, Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle and
the like. And lately, teen fashion has been drawing a rising level of
foot traffic.

Gov’t To Give $600M In Housing Aid To 5 New States

March 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


The Obama administration on Monday announced $600 million in financial support for five more states with high unemployment that have been slammed by the housing bust. Ohio got the largest share of funding, at $172 million, followed by North Carolina at $159 million and South Carolina at $138 million. Oregon and Rhode Island are due [...]

Sen. Klobuchar Targets Online File Sharing Dangers

March 30th, 2010 by ConsumerBob


Sen. Amy Klobuchar has introduced a plan to keep online criminals away
for your personal files. At a press conference at Best Buy in
Richfield Monday, Klobuchar said a lot of people do not realize how
risky peer-to-peer file sharing can be.