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Nov 13, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Jeff S. Bartlett |Andy Bergmann
Factoring in more than 50 tests CR conducts, this new ranking reveals how automakers stack up for the all-around driving experience Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports November 13, 2024 There are more than 260 new cars, SUVs, and trucks on the market, creating a monumental challenge for car shoppers looking to buy the best vehicle for their needs and budget. That’s where Consumer Reports comes in.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Lisa Gill |Andy Bergmann
Consumer Reports found high lead levels in a third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures we tested. Here are the ones that pose the most and least risk. Photo: Scott Meadows/Consumer Reports September 12, 2024 Cinnamon is a staple in many kitchens, whether sprinkled on oatmeal and coffee or used as an ingredient in everything from snickerdoodles to five-spice chicken.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Lauren Kirchner |Andy Bergmann
The Lesser Evil puffs have among the most of any baby food ever tested by CR, while sorghum-based snacks from Once Upon a Farm have among the least CR tested these four cassava-based puffs for lead.
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May 2, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Lauren Kirchner |Andy Bergmann
A Consumer Reports investigation highlights gaps in how the U.S. tests and regulates PFAS in food Photo Illustration: Chris Griggs/Consumer Reports, Getty Images May 2, 2024 It was November 2016 when one of the earliest warning signs flashed, in the form of an unassuming and very unlucky dairy farm in Arundel, Maine. That’s when Fred Stone learned that water on his farm contained high levels of PFAS.
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Apr 18, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Catherine Roberts |Andy Bergmann
Some of our favorite fruits and vegetables carry unhealthy levels of chemicals. CR's exclusive ratings reveal how to get the benefits from these foods while minimizing your risk. CR analyzed pesticide data on nearly 30,000 samples of 59 fruits and vegetables.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Kevin Loria |Andy Bergmann
CR's tests found the lunch kits and some similar ones from Armour, Oscar Mayer, and others contained lead and other contaminants, and most were high in sodium Photos: Consumer Reports Updated April 9, 2024 Many kids love Lunchables, the colorful, prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese, and crackers introduced in the 1980s. Some parents like them, too, because they’re so easy to pack for school lunches.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Daniel Wroclawski |Andy Bergmann
Who makes the best refrigerators? GE? LG? Whirlpool? CR's lab and survey data show that the answer depends on the type of fridge. Updated September 16, 2024 CR tests hundreds of refrigerators. These brands rise to the top. Photo Illustration: Getty Images, Shutterstock When you’re shopping for a new refrigerator, the large number of configurations and models can seem overwhelming.
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Feb 26, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Jeff S. Bartlett |Andy Bergmann
We ranked 34 brands based on the Overall Scores of their models, which include road tests, reliability, satisfaction, and safety Photo Illustration: Chris Griggs/Consumer Reports, Subaru Published February 27, 2024 Our annual rankings of 34 automakers can steer you in the right direction when making a new-car purchase.
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Feb 26, 2024 | consumerreports.org | Jeff S. Bartlett |Andy Bergmann
Consumer Reports rated cars from 32 brands on reliability, owner satisfaction, safety, and road-test scores. Here’s how the brands rank, based on their vehicles’ Overall Scores. Graphic: Chris Griggs/Consumer Reports, Toyota Updated December 5, 2024 Every year, Consumer Reports publishes a car brand report card.
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Jan 25, 2024 | 
consumerreports.org | Lisa Gill |Andy Bergmann
The products—from Earth's Best, Gerber, and Mama Bear—should be limited in children's diets, CR’s food safety experts say January 25, 2024 Consumer Reports tested several kids' fruit purée pouches for lead and other heavy metals.
