Mouse Print*-- Questioning the Annual Good/Bad Produce Lists

Last week, an alert Consumer World reader discovered that the annual "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15" produce lists concerning pesticide residue on fruits and veggies may have been largely based on years-old data. We dig deeper to check. That story is in Mouse Print* this week.

Most/Least Expensive Supermarkets

Consumer Reports recently released results of a supermarket price comparison survey done by an outside research firm in six metro areas around the country. With Walmart as the baseline, the results show which chains are more or less expensive and by how much on dozens of items. In all the tests, Costco was the least expensive overall, and in all but two areas, Whole Foods was highest. (See Whole Foods' objections in the story.) In a surprising result, Trader Joe's did poorly. MrConsumer's advice: shop at multiple nearby stores and be a cherry picker buying the best deals at each.

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Where Home Insurance Rates Will Be Highest

A new report says that home insurance rates jumped 12% last year and more increases are expected this year. See where home insurance rate increases have been the worst, and in which states home insurance rates for 2026 are projected to be the highest.