WGCL - Consumer

Recall: Beef products possibly have E. coli contamination

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:14:00 EDT

National Beef Packing Company - a Liberal, KS, establishment - is recalling approximately 22,737 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

Consumer Alert: Heads up on unscrupulous movers

Adam Murphy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:34:00 EDT

More people move in June than in any other month. Consumer Reports says be wary. The Better Business Bureau got more than 8,000 moving-company complaints last year. But there are ways to avoid getting ripped off.

Consumer Alert: Snappiest Android phones

Adam Murphy — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:28:00 EDT

Despite all the talk about Apple's iPhones, more than 50 percent of the smart-phone market opts for an Android phone.

Starbucks to post calorie counts

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks. The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwide next week.

Nap Nanny infant recliner recalled after deaths

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:13:00 EDT

The deaths of five infants and dozens of injuries or falls have led federal regulators to stop the sales of a popular baby recliner.

Consumer Alert: Credit score gotchas

Adam Murphy — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:30:00 EDT

Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life, and Americans spend millions of dollars year to find out theirs. But Consumer Reports says the score you get is not necessarily the one lenders use. That can be a nasty surprise when you apply for credit.

Consumer Alert: Best sunscreens

Adam Murphy — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:54:00 EDT

Consumer Reports puts several sunscreens to the test and what they found may surprise you.

Consumer Alert: Best and worst airlines

Adam Murphy — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 13:38:00 EDT

Consumer Reports just released their list of the best and worst airlines.

More than 100 Fulton County students unable to access online classes

Adam Murphy — Fri, 7 Jun 2013 07:35:00 EDT

More than 100 Fulton County high school students signed up for online classes this summer, but they haven't been able to make the grade and it's not their fault.

Hack your way to dinner with these apps that make sense of your fridge

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 17:12:00 EDT

"What's for dinner?" is a question as old as time itself – and it's one of the most frustrating. Now, technology has an answer.

Starbucks to ban smoking within 25 feet of cafes

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Fri, 31 May 2013 17:12:00 EDT

Starbucks customers will soon have to stamp out their cigarettes before approaching the cafes. The Seattle-based chain says it will start banning smoking within 25 feet of its stores, beginning Saturday.

Snake bite victim disputes multiple hospital bill charges

Adam Murphy — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:43:00 EDT

A metro Atlanta woman believes she was fraudulently charged by a local hospital for multiple items that she said she never received.

BBB issues warning about a new email scam

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

The Better Business Bureau issued a warning about a new scam with their name attached to it. Several businesses and consumers have received emails looking like it's from the BBB.

Mercedes-Benz installs new bar codes to help first responders

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

Mercedes-Benz is taking steps to help emergency responders rescue accident victims. The luxury car maker is putting high tech bar codes in its cars.

Fire victim says apartment complex owes him money

Adam Murphy — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:45:00 EDT

CBS Atlanta News began investigating a metro Atlanta apartment complex Thursday after a former tenant said the complex failed to refund his money after he was displaced during a fire in March.

Job fair draws crowd for Woodstock outlet mall

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:19:00 EDT

More than 500 part-time and full-time jobs are open in Woodstock. Thursday, the Georgia Department of Labor hosted a job fair in Canton at Northside Hospital.

Kmart's 'ship my pants' commercial: Funny or offensive?

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:34:00 EDT

The Kmart brand is taking a controversial commercial to the airwaves this week.

Call of Doody: Smartphone app to track diaper use

Kimberly Schupp-Miller — Thu, 9 May 2013 15:36:00 EDT

A new parenting device has been making its rounds on the web, but sadly this diaper wetting notification gadget is just a concept.

Consumer Alert: Costly new car surprises

Jennifer Banks — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:00:00 EDT

When you go to buy a car, it's a big investment. Consumer Reports finds that a number of new cars are disappointing you get them home.

Consumer Alert: Problem plagued used cars

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:49:00 EDT

Consumer Reports' engineers find the new BMW 3 Series is great to drive, but its surveys show some older models aren't aging well.

Consumer Alert: Best Vacuums for pet hair

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:20:00 EST

Keeping floors and carpets clean is a job in and of itself. But if you have a pet that sheds a lot, you have a bigger challenge.

Consumer Alert: New money-saving cell service

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:22:00 EST

Republic is a new cell phone service provider that promises an unlimited data plan for just $19 a month. That means you can talk, text and e-mail all you want, and surf the web.

Consumer Alert: Microwave fire danger

Jennifer Banks — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:11:00 EST

In the Queen Anne condominiums in Seattle, Washington, tenant Joe Lyons is afraid for his safety.

Consumer Alert: Not-so-healthy veggie chips

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:10:00 EST

With Super Bowl season upon us, many people will be tackling their salt cravings with a bag of chips. But be careful what you choose.

Consumer Alert: Canned Food Complaints

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:48:00 EST

As a careful shopper, you try to get the most for your money.

Consumer Alert: Protecting young drivers

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:13:00 EDT

Car accidents are the #1 killer of teenagers. Almost 3,000 teens die in crashes every year, more than from cancer, gun violence, or drug use.

Consumer Alert: Best homeowners insurance

Adam Murphy — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:15:00 EDT

Homeowners insurance premiums keep going up. And coverage keeps eroding, according to Consumer Reports.

Consumer Alert: Nutrition supplement dangers

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 16:01:00 EDT

More than half of American adults take nutritional supplements. They are not without risk. The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 6,000 reports of serious adverse events in the last five years.

Los Angeles to ban plastic bags

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:30:00 EDT

Paper or plastic? Pretty soon, residents in Los Angeles won't have that choice anymore.

Who pays wedding transportation for guests?

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:15:00 EDT

Click through for the answer from Carley Roney, founder of The Knot.