Mark Huffman

Richmond

Reporter and Writer at ConsumerAffairs

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President Trump once again postpones the TikTok ban

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Commerce Department stops app store removal while ByteDance and U.S. entities seek resolution• None Move seen as strategic amid legal, political, and national security debatesThe clock has been turned back on TikTok’s demise in the U.S. President Trump has signed an executive order postponing the Congressionally-mandated ban on the popular video-sharing app.
Meal kits recalled after three deaths and 17 illnesses in 13 states

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None A multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes linked to chicken fettuccine alfredo has prompted a nationwide recall of ready-to-eat products from FreshRealm facilities. • None The CDC and FDA are working with FSIS to trace the source of contamination after 17 illnesses, three deaths, and one fetal loss were reported across 13 states.
FDA approves twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None FDA Approves Yeztugo as First Twice-Yearly Injectable HIV Prevention Option in the U.S.• None Gilead Launches Broad Access Strategy to Ensure Coverage for Both Insured and Uninsured PatientsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug Yeztugo (lenacapavir), a twice-yearly injectable medication from Gilead Sciences, Inc., for the prevention of HIV. The drug is currently approved for HIV treatment.
Used car prices rose in May for a third straight month

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None The average 1- to 5-year-old used car costs $32,317, up 2% ($630) from a year ago• None The average 1- to 5-year-old used electric vehicle price continues to fall, down 8.8% ($2,993) over the past year to $31,110• None The Tesla brand had the largest used car price decline, dropping 8.4% ($2,809) in the past yearAfter a prolonged slump, used car prices steadily rising, with demand increasing in the wake of tariffs on new cars.
More people watched streaming content in May than broadcast or cable

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Streaming surpassed traditional TV with a record 44.8% share of total viewing in May 2025, according to Nielsen. • None TV streaming usage has jumped 71% since 2021, while cable and broadcast viewing have declined sharply. • None Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) platforms like PlutoTV, Roku Channel, and Tubi now command a larger share than any single broadcast network. May marked a major milestone for television content.
General Mills to remove certified colors from U.S. cereals by 2027

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None General Mills to eliminate certified colors from all U.S. cereals and K-12 school foods by summer 2026• None Full U.S. retail portfolio to follow suit by the end of 2027• None Over 85% of current U.S. offerings already free of certified colorsIn another victory for HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to improve food, General Mills pledged to eliminate certified colors from all U.S. cereals and all foods served in K-12 schools by summer 2026.
Gas prices rise amid fighting between Israel and Iran

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None The national average gas price has risen to $3.08 per gallon, slightly up from last week but still about 10 cents lower than a month ago and over 32 cents cheaper than a year ago. • None Ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran have pushed oil prices to multi-month highs, with experts forecasting potential gas price increases of 10–20 cents and diesel hikes of 15–25 cents in the near term.
Kraft Heinz to eliminate artificial colors from U.S. products by 2027

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Kraft Heinz will eliminate artificial FD&C colors from all U.S. products by the end of 2027, halting new product launches containing them effective immediately• None The company has introduced a “3Rs” strategy—removing, replacing, or reinventing colors—to transition away from synthetic dyes while maintaining product quality and consumer satisfaction.
Amazon announces Prime Day dates

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

• None Amazon Prime Day expands to a 96-hour event from July 8 to 11, offering deals across all categories. • None New features include “Today’s Big Deals,” exclusive daily drops, and enhanced perks for young adults. • None Early access and additional benefits like fuel discounts, grocery savings, and cashback rewards already underway. Amazon’s Prime Day promotion is fast approaching and this year, it will ge twice as long and feature more deals.
Another retailer declares bankruptcy, but will continue operating

1 week ago | consumeraffairs.com | Mark Huffman

Last year’s wave of retail bankruptcies has remained slightly calmer in 2025, until now. At Home, a chain of home goods stores, has announced it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Plano, Texas-based company – known for its warehouse-style stores offering furniture, seasonal items, and home accessories at discount prices – filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court late Sunday.