The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosts National Consumer Protection Week during the first full week of March each year. Throughout this week, the FTC and partners provide information and advice on scams, identity theft, and other consumer protection issues. Scams … Continue reading
Here’s How the 2018-2019 Flu Season is Impacting the United States
Flu season is upon us. Although seasonal flu viruses can occur at any time of year, flu activity tends to begin in earnest in October or November and can continue as late as May. Here in the United States, it … Continue reading
2019 Takata Vehicle Recalls
For the past several years, Takata air bags have presented a risk to American drivers. So far, tens of millions of vehicles with these air bags are under recall. Long-term exposure to high heat and humidity can cause the air … Continue reading
New Window Cord Safety Standard
Between 2012 and 2017, there were 50 infant and child fatalities reported to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that were related to window cord strangulation. To help prevent child injuries, a new voluntary standard (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018) took … Continue reading
Flu Prevention Tips
Approximately 200,000 people are hospitalized with the flu each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s hard to calculate the number of flu deaths each year, because states are not required to report them and … Continue reading