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  • Drinking Raw Milk Is Risky. Should People Be Able to Buy It Anyway?
    Several states are considering bills that would expand access to unpasteurized milk. MAHA supporters say consumers should have the right to choose. [TheTopNews] Read More.
    THE NEW YORK TIMES – Health | Consumers & ShoppingSat, March 28, 2026
    2 hours ago
  • Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographe...
    Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn. [TheTopNews] Read More.
    BBC NEWS – Health | Health & WellnessSat, March 28, 2026
    3 hours ago
  • Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
    The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again. [TheTopNews] Read More.
    BBC NEWS – Health | Health & WellnessFri, March 27, 2026
    11 hours ago
  • All the things you can do at Sam’s Club without a membership
    How to test Sams before buying a membership By Kyle James of ConsumerAffairs March 27, 2026 You can shop without joining: Sam's Club lets non-members shop online (with a ~10% fee) or use a gift card in-store worth it on high-priced or bulk items. Some services are open to everyone: You can use the pharmacy, get eye exams, and walk the store all without a membership. Test before you commit: Walk the store, compare prices, or do a trial run with a gift card to see if a membership actually saves you money. Are you on the fence about getting a Sams Club membership? Perhaps you only occasionally need to buy in bulk. Or maybe youre not providing for a large household. It turns out that there are many things you can do at Sams without a membership, including getting in and buying anything you want, gas included. This could be "news you can use"if youve been curious about the potential savings and products Sams sells. Lets break it all down. You can shop online without a membership Yes, non-members can shop on the Sams Club website. However, youllget hit with a 10% non-member surcharge, and that can change the math significantly. What most people miss is that 10% fee doesnt automatically kill the deal. Example: Bulk protein powder: $40 at Sams Same item: $55 elsewhere Even with the 10% fee ($44 total), you still come out ahead. Make sure you do the math first before you click the purchase button. Where this tend to works best: High-margin items (electronics, appliances, furniture) Bulk pantry staples with big price gaps Name-brand items with inflated retail pricing elsewhere Where it doesnt: Cheap items (youll feel the 10% more) Anything with thin margins (snacks, basic groceries) Pro tip: Try reversing the decision. Instead of asking Can I shop here without a membership? ask: Does this item beat competitors by more than 10%? If yes, buy it anyway. If not, walk away. You can use the pharmacy (this is a quiet money saver) You do not need a membership to buy prescription medications at the Sams Club pharmacy. As long as you have a prescription, you can walk in and get it filled. This is one of the most underused savings angles. Just tell the employee at the door… [TheTopNews] Read More.
    CONSUMER AFFAIRS – General | Consumers & ShoppingFri, March 27, 2026
    14 hours ago
  • Ohio Contractor Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison on Fraud Charges
    A pole barn contractor who defrauded consumers of more than $400,000 has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison after being convicted of 47 felony counts, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced this week.. This month, Marion resident … [TheTopNews] Read More.
    INSURANCE JOURNAL – General | Consumers & ShoppingFri, March 27, 2026
    18 hours ago
  • Consumer product safety recall roundup for March 26, 2026
    Furniture, tools, and baby products are part of this week's recall roundup By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs March 27, 2026 This roundup covers recent consumer product recalls and public health alerts from CPSC, FDA, and USDA-FSIS. Check model numbers, lot codes and purchase dates carefully, and act promptly. Vive Health bed rails linked to entrapment deaths Vive Health is recalling adult portable bed rails after reports that users can become trapped and suffocate, including two reported deaths. Specific hazard: Users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and mattress, creating an asphyxiation risk. Scope/stats: About 122,000 units sold nationwide in medical supply stores and online from September 2019 through December 2025; two entrapment deaths reported. Immediate action: Stop using the bed rails immediately and contact Vive Health to request a refund. Vive Health LLC is recalling its Vive Health Compact Bed Rail (model LVA2009SLV) and Bed Rail Collection V (model LVA2097SLV), plus units of the Vive Health Bed Rail model LVA1024 purchased on or before Aug. 21, 2023. The company says the rails can create dangerous gaps when attached to a bed, raising the risk of entrapment and asphyxiation. The hazard When installed, users can become trapped within the rail or in the space between the rail and the side of the mattress. Vive Health has received two reports of entrapment deaths associated with one model: a 97-year-old man at an assisted living facility in Texas and a 93-year-old man at home in Florida, both in September 2024. What to do Stop using the recalled bed rails immediately. Contact Vive Health to obtain a refund, and do not sell or give away the product. Company contact Vive Health: 800-487-3808 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday), recalls@vivehealth.com, or https://vivehealth.com/pages/recalls (or vivehealth.com and click Recall at the top of the page). Source Petzl ice axes recalled over shaft break risk Petzl America is recalling certain Nomic and Ergonomic ice climbing axes after reports the shaft can break near the handle, raising a serious fall hazard. Specific hazard: The ice axe shaft can break at the handle during use, which can lead to a fall. Scope/stats: About 4,200 sold in the U.S. (plus about 1,160 in Canada) from December 2017 through March 2022; 26 break reports and no injuries reported. Immediate action: Stop using the recalled axes and… [TheTopNews] Read More.
    CONSUMER AFFAIRS – General | Consumers & ShoppingFri, March 27, 2026
    18 hours ago
  • Amid Drought, Corpus Christi Seeks Water From Privately Owned Plant
    Six months after scrapping their own seawater desalination plant project, Corpus Christi City Council voted Tuesday to consider an agreement with a private company to purchase water from its desalination plant to help stave off an impending water emergency. The … [TheTopNews] Read More.
    INSURANCE JOURNAL – General | Consumers & ShoppingFri, March 27, 2026
    18 hours ago
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