Advice for Safe Use of Herbal Remedies as Botanicas Flourish in Latino Communities
YONKERS, NY — Botanicas flourish in many U.S. urban areas, following the domestic migration patterns of the Hispanic community. As Hispanic consumers look to Botanicas as a resource for complementary medicine—mainly herbal remedies—Consumer Reports offers some advice on the safe...

Latest Top-Rated Vacuums Clean Up On Performance and Value
Tests reveal nine picks under $200 and an expensive upright that could be a lifetime vacuum YONKERS, NY — When it comes to vacuums, shoppers don’t have to spend top dollar to get top performance. Consumer Reports’ latest tests of...

Mini-Meds and Other Junk Insurance Plans Still In Business as Consumers Wait For Health Reform to Kick In
Plus, how to avoid common pitfalls when buying insurance on your own YONKERS, NY — Brand name insurance companies are selling health coverage as skimpy as a hospital gown. The leading example of so called “junk health plans,” cited in...

Consumer Reports Spills the Dirt on Laundry Detergents
Using too much detergent can send products’ benefits down the drain; Easy fixes that can save consumers’ money on laundry costs YONKERS, NY — Using too much concentrated laundry detergent can wash its benefits away. Consumer eports looked closely at...

CR Survey: Costco Tops List Of Major Retail Chain Stores
More than 26,000 shoppers rate both in-store and online shopping experience YONKERS, NY— Costco pleased shoppers better than any other retailer according to Consumer Reports survey of more than 26,000 readers who told the organization about their shopping experience at...

CR Index: Conditions Improve Unevenly With Sentiment Strengthening While Spending and Employment Weaken
Financial burdens plague those earning less than $50,000/year YONKERS, NY — February’s Consumer Reports Index, a measure of overall consumer financial health, showed that conditions improved, but gains were uneven. Consumer Sentiment is up; however, employment wavered and retail activity...

Investigation of Appliance Fires: Many Caused By Products Themselves
Millions of appliance units recalled in the past five years for defects that could cause a fire; Eight ways consumers can protect themselves YONKERS, NY — Appliances can pose a fire hazard even when they are not in use according...

Consumer Reports: Hey Big Spender, These Pricey Chocolates Are worth Every Penny This Valentine’s Day
Big names like Hershey’s, Russell Stover, and Whitman’s Deemed “Merely So-So” YONKERS, NY — This Valentines Day, earn extra points with your sweetie by choosing from Consumer Reports’ list of 12 excellent, though pricey, chocolates. Any of the chocolates in...

BMW X3 Outpoints Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Tests of Compact Luxury SUVs
New Prius V hatchback provides excellent efficiency and utility YONKERS, NY — The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in a head-to-head match up. While the...

CR Tests Show Bigger and Better TVs Abound as Super Bowl Nears
Larger Screens, More with 1080p Enhance Viewing Experience; Ratings of 142 LCD and Plasma TVs in March Issue of Consumer Reports YONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports today released its latest Ratings of LCD and plasma televisions just in time for...