WGCL - Consumer

Consumer Alert: Mechanically tenderized beef risk

Adam Murphy — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:00 EDT

Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food.

Consumer Alert: Best gas grills

Adam Murphy — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:00 EDT

More people are grilling with gas these days. Consumer Reports tested more than 100 gas grills costing from less than $200 to more than $2,000.

Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook.

Atlanta residents believe city is wasting water

Adam Murphy — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT

Atlanta residents living on Spring Valley Lane in the Morningside neighborhood said they've run into a dead end. They believe the city is wasting water.

Snake bite victim receives hospital bill for more than $150,000

Adam Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

A metro Atlanta woman said a snakebite cost her an arm and a leg - financially.

Experts: Smartphones another avenue for hackers

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

Experts say smartphones are becoming increasingly popular not only with consumers, but also with scammers.

$15M Coca-Cola secret recipe relisted on eBay

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 15 May 2013 02:01:00 EDT

A historical document that could supposedly be the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been relisted on eBay despite no previous takers.

Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:25:00 EDT

Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.

Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:26:00 EDT

Whole Foods Market Inc. says labels on a chicken salad and those on a vegan version of the salad were reversed at some of its cold food bars in the Northeast.

Company orders recall of ice cream

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Thu, 9 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

A dairy company is voluntarily recalling ice cream produced in Winston-Salem and distributed to 10 states that don't identify possible allergens because the product is packed in the wrong containers.

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.

FDA warns pregnant women of migraine drug risk

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Mon, 6 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and women of child-bearing age that half-a-dozen medications used to treat migraine headaches can decrease children's intelligence.

The real Viagra available online

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 6 May 2013 11:48:00 EDT

That popular blue pill called Viagra is now available online.

Barrow County investigating multiple cases of tax fraud

Adam Murphy — Fri, 3 May 2013 19:01:00 EDT

Some Barrow County taxpayers got a rude awakening when they tried to file their taxes during the past month.

Recall: Frozen pizzas due to possible foreign matter contamination

Jennifer Banks — Fri, 3 May 2013 13:33:00 EDT

Nestlé Pizza Company is recalling an undetermined amount of frozen pizzas that may be contaminated with extraneous materials and are the subject of a recall administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration.

Consumer Alert: Cracked iPhone repairs

Adam Murphy — Wed, 1 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

Cracked iPhone screen? There's an app for that! Well, not exactly. But there are online videos on how to fix a broken screen and move on.

Consumer Alert: Ground turkey caution

Adam Murphy — Wed, 1 May 2013 16:54:00 EDT

A just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that ground turkey can be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Atlanta is ranked top termite town in the nation

Adam Murphy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:38:00 EDT

Atlanta is ranked as the No. 1 termite town in the nation, based on Terminix service calls during the past year.

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.

Twitter to discontinue TweetDeck for iPhone and Android, Facebook integration

Derrick Chengery — Tue, 5 Mar 2013 15:55:00 EST

Tweeters worldwide will soon lose a popular social media utility.

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.

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.