MetaFilter posts tagged with consumerprotection

Class action suit fun time !

elpapacito — Fri, 28 Jan 2005 10:54:20 -0800

Got certain DVD ? Join class action, get replacement ! Apparently MGM mislabeled (or simply sold ?) from 1998 to 2003 a few hundred DVD titles as Widescreen format while they were not really Widescreen. As one must respect MPAA they must respect our looking in this list to see if our dvd titles are in the list and our joining class action. Let's not be on the receiving end for a change ! (via HardOcp (SFW))

FDA now officially useless?

eas98 — Fri, 27 Dec 2002 07:11:41 -0800

FDA now officially useless? Well, it's looking that way.. They are now about to allow unverified health claims on food labels. They say this is a good thing. I wonder... What function does the FDA have now if it's not to protect the consumer from wild and potentially false claims on their food products?

elpapacito — Sun, 13 Oct 2002 19:30:47 -0800

24.7 Million pounds of chicken/turkey meat recalled Because potentially infected by a dangerous bacteria (?) that can be destroyed by cooking meat to a temperature of at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Just FYI

elpapacito — Fri, 24 May 2002 16:22:21 -0800

Just FYI Honda is recalling 1.3M cars For a fault in ignition system. Check if your car is in the list.