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Store brands have exploded in popularity over the last decade. They often promise the same quality as name brands at a lower cost—and sometimes, they even outsell their more expensive counterparts. But when it comes to safety, not all store brands are created equal. In fact, there have been several…

You’re spending the same—or more—but getting less. That’s shrinkflation in action, and it’s everywhere right now. While inflation raises prices outright, shrinkflation takes a sneakier route by reducing package sizes, quantities, or quality without changing the price tag. From chips to toilet paper, manufacturers are quietly trimming down products, hoping…

There are few things more disappointing than buying a fresh loaf of bread or a box of doughnuts, only to find that it has gone hard and stale by the next day. Consumers have increasingly noticed that the shelf life of many of their favorite bakery items seems to be…

The European Union has a famously strict regulatory system for chemicals, known as REACH, which stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals. This system often bans or heavily restricts chemical ingredients that are still widely used in the United States. This “regulatory gap” is especially noticeable in household…

As a shopper, you see the price on the tag as a fixed number. To a retail employee, however, that price tag tells a rich story of a product’s journey through the store. They understand the secret language of pricing codes, the predictable schedule of markdowns, and the hidden flexibility…

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issues a recall for a meat product, the reason is not always a problem with the meat itself. Often, the recall is due to a cross-contamination risk that occurred during the packaging process. This happens when a product…

We trust store brands to offer a quality comparable to national brands at a lower price. While that is often true, it is not always a guarantee. Independent, third-party organizations like Consumer Reports and other consumer testing labs frequently put private-label products to the test, and the results can be…

Health-conscious consumers often rely on the claims made on the front of a frozen meal package to make quick, informed choices. Brands use buzzwords like “sustainable,” “high protein,” and “natural” to attract shoppers. However, a wave of class-action lawsuits and consumer complaints alleges that some of the biggest brands in…

We all want to keep our pets happy and healthy, which is why many of us choose products labeled “pet-safe.” But here’s the problem: that label doesn’t always mean what you think it does. In fact, more veterinarians are now speaking out about certain pet-safe products that could be harming…

You try to make healthy choices. You pay a little extra for groceries that say “organic,” assuming they’re better for your body, your family, and the planet. But what if those labels aren’t telling you the full story? Many shoppers don’t realize that organic labels can be confusing, vague, or…

We’ve all been there. You take something out of the freezer, use a little, and then wonder—can I just toss the rest back in? While it might seem harmless, refreezing food after it’s been thawed and opened can lead to serious health risks. Bacteria love the temperature “danger zone” between…