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Washing Turkey Creates Risk for Contamination
Washing a turkey before cooking it creates a risk for contamination, experts say. Susan Hogan shares other turkey preparation advice to keep your family safe.
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Maryland Ahead of Schedule Replacing Controversial Guardrails
The state of Maryland says it is months ahead of schedule in its efforts to remove a controversial guardrail from its roads.
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7,500 Maryland Retirees Receive Notice of Garnishment in Error
About 7,500 retirees in Maryland received notice in error threatening to garnish their pensions.
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Protect Yourself From Odometer Fraud When Buying Used Cars
New data shows more than 26,000 vehicles in the D.C. region have had their odometers rolled back, and most drivers are unaware.
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Va. Woman Says Her Car's Outside Recall Despite Same Defect
NBC4 Responds to a Virginia woman who believes a major automaker put her in danger. The manufacturer issued a recall for a defective air bag sensor, but her model year was not included, even though she said she’s got the same problem.
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Virginia Woman Says Her Car Is Outside Recall Despite Same Defect
NBC4 Responds to a Virginia woman who believes a major automaker put her in danger. The manufacturer issued a recall for a defective airbag sensor, but her model year was not included, even though she said she’s got the same problem.
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What to Know About the ‘Body Burden' of Chemicals in Products You Use
Some experts say what you should consider is not the tiny amount of chemicals that you may encounter daily, but rather the cumulative “body burden” they have.
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WalletHub Finds Many Retailers Offering Recycled Deals This Black Friday
Many retailers have already rolled out their Black Friday ads, and if you’ve looked at the deals, some of them may not seem so hot this year, WalletHub found. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan takes a look at which retailers are offering the best bargains.
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What to Know About ‘Body Burden' of Chemicals in Beauty Products
Some studies suggest teenagers are among the most vulnerable when it comes to exposure to certain chemicals. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has what you need to know to protect your children.
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What to Know About the Safety of Ingredients in Beauty Products
Like most people, Sherly Diana and her 16-year-old daughter Cinta assumed that ingredients in their personal care products like makeup and bodywash went through a government approval process before they ended up on their skin. But individual companies, not the Food and Drug Administration, vouch for the safety of these products.
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800 Montgomery County Public School Buses Recalled
A nationwide recall affects hundreds of school buses in the suburbs of Washington, D.C.
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CPSC Moves Closer to Stronger Safety Requirements for Infant Sleepers
The CPSC wants to close a gap in federal safety rules and ensure that all infant sleepers meet strong safety requirements. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.
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How to Consume Fewer Microplastics
Many of us eat, drink and breath tiny little pieces of plastic on a regular basis — byproducts of the more than 8 billion tons of plastic produced mostly since the 1950s. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains.
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Beware of Open Recalls When Buying Used Cars
Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan explains there is nothing banning the sale of a used vehicle with an open recall.
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Sen. Van Hollen Demands Answers About Guardrail Safety
A U.S. senator from Maryland is demanding answers from the Federal Highway Administration amid concerns about the safety of guardrails on our roadways.
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Grieving Parents Met With Sen. Van Hollen About Guardrail Safety
Parents of people killed in crashes involving guardrails met with Sen. Chris Van Hollen as they fight to make the roads safer for others. Consumer Investigative Reporter Susan Hogan has the details.
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Airbnb Host Sustains $10,000 in Damages to Maryland Home
The owner of a Maryland home said Airbnb renters trashed the place, and Airbnb was slow to recompensate her for $10,000 in damage. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan investigated.
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Airbnb Host's Maryland House Trashed to the Tune of $10,000
An Airbnb host’s Maryland home became the site of a house party, and getting recompensed for thousands of dollars in damages proved difficult.