Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns

Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns. 

Christmas Day: Here are the restaurants, stores open

While more retailers and restaurants than usual may be shutting their doors this Christmas, shoppers and would-be diners aren't completely out of luck.

Lean Cuisine recalls select frozen chicken meals after complaints of plastic in product

More than 92,000 pounds of select frozen Lean Cuisine baked chicken meals are being recalled after several consumers complained of finding hard white plastic in the product.

JC Penney to close more stores across the United States

Plano-based JC Penney said it will begin liquidation sales later this month for the 15 stores it plans to close in March.

Gift Guide: Home and fitness gifts for 2020
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If 2020 has taught us anything it's the importance of having a home in which you can enjoy spending time. Whether to give as a gift or to feather your own nest, consumer reporter Steve Noviello says these products will help you live large.

Honda issues major recall worldwide

Honda is recalling over 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S. to repair drive shafts that can break, window switches that can overheat and a software flaw.

In about-face, retailers ease holiday return policies during pandemic

Just a short time ago, stores said no to returns out of an abundance of COVID caution. Now, some stores are going the opposite direction and extending return windows by up to six months.

Gift Guide: Educational toys for 2020
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello's gift guide has top tech, top toys, fitness gifts, game night and other ideas to spark your child's imagination. Learning is fun when you have toys like these.

IRS warns of scam texts claiming to send fake stimulus check

The Internal Revenue Service is warning of a text sent out by scammers claiming to have access to a $1,200 stimulus check in exchange for personal bank information.

Monday marks Free Shipping Day for online holiday shoppers

Hundreds of online retailers are taking part in Free Shipping Day with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve.

Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays

Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.

Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic

With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever

McDonald’s Happy Meals could get pricier in 2021

Following the elimination of a decades-old subsidy to cover the cost of Happy Meal toys, McDonald’s franchisees could potentially raise the price of the Happy Meal.

Credit card 'skimmers' found inside social media buttons

Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sansec have discovered a novel technique that inserts payment skimmers onto checkout pages, known as e-skimming or a Magecart attack.

Gift Guide: Top 10 Toys for 2020 (Part 2)
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello continues sharing his picks for the Top 10 Toys of 2020. Here are the final five.

Gift Guide: Top 10 Toys for 2020 (Part 1)
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Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets hundreds of product submissions each year but only 10 can be called the best. He shares the first five of his Top 10 Toys for 2020.

More than 142,000 Dollar Tree candles recalled for fire hazard

Officials warned that the Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles could pose fire and burn hazards due to high flames.