Mouse Print*-- You'll Never Guess the Main Ingredient in These Stouffer's Meals
It pays to be a label reader, particularly for food. MrConsumer was checking some frozen food ingredient labels and discovered the surprising single most predominant ingredient in several of Stouffer's frozen meals.
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
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Starting this Friday, Christmas clearance begins at many major retailers. MrConsumer's favorite is at Target. Don't shop at the beginning when the discounts are merely 50% off merchandise and 30% off candy. In a matter of days the discount will rise to 70%/50%, and if you are lucky that the store is still overstocked, it will rise to 90%/70% by December 30th. Markdown schedule varies by location.
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It pays to be a label reader, particularly for food. MrConsumer was checking some frozen food ingredient labels and discovered the surprising single most predominant ingredient in several of Stouffer's frozen meals.
That story is in Mouse Print* this week.
Consumer World just released its 22nd annual return policy survey of major retail chains. Most policies stayed largely the same as last year despite financial pressure to clamp down because of the high cost of processing returns and tariffs. [This feature will appear here through Jan. 4th for easy reference to the return policies of the 11 chains surveyed.]
ProPublica just created a new tool to tell you what the FDA won't: whether your generic drugs came from a dirty foreign factory. Here's their story, and this is the Rx Inspector website where you can check. Have your pill bottle handy. When you search, note the dates of the inspection reports that turn up... they may be old.
For 30 years, Consumer World has served readers with the latest consumer news, money-saving tips, and independent investigations on topics like shrinkflation and digital coupons. It is your generosity that keeps this site and Mouse Print* available as free consumer resources. So MrConsumer turns to you and humbly