Consumer Alert

Consumer Alert: Dog Food Recall

By Andrew Capasso
There's a nationwide dog food recall this morning -- after 14 people got sick with salmonella.

Con artists scam elderly woman out of nearly $35,000

By East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office
On April 12, 2012, East Baton Rouge Sheriff Office Detectives received a complaint from a 71 year old female that stated she was the victim of a scam which resulted in her losing $19,500 in cash.
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Phoney text promises $1,000 Walmart gift card

By Patrick Healy
Walmart is warning customers to be on the lookout for a "scam" text message that promise a $1,000 gift card.
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Teens consume hand sanitizer to get drunk off alcohol content

By Robert Kovacik
Some teens are drinking hand sanitizer and ending up with alcohol poisoning, according to public health officials.
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Many find the car safety seats difficult to use

By Chris Clackum
A frustrating feat for any parent of a child that still requires restraint seats is installing the restraint correctly. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study Thursday on the latch restraint system.

Road construction causes increase in tire related issues for drivers

By Kris Cusanza
Road construction around the city has one local tire shops seeing more people than usual.

Viking recalls dishwashers, offers free repair

By KTSM/ NBC El-Paso
Viking Range Corporation has voluntary recalled approximately 2,000 of its machines. A part in the dishwasher can overheat, causing it catch fire. The recalled dishwashers were manufactured between May and September of 2010.

Diamond Pet Foods recalls products due to salmonella contamination

By Media Relations
Diamond Pet Foods is voluntarily recalling Diamond Naturals Lamb Meal & Rice. This is being done as a precautionary measure, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
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Behind every credit card is a person identity thieves would love to rip off

By Bob Hansen
We may just be names and numbers to scam artists, but behind every credit card is a person that identity thieves would love to rip off. So what should you do if a stranger starts making charges on your credit or debit card?

New study finds food given to poultry contains banned antibiotics, arsenic, common drugs

By NBC NEWS
A new study finds the food given to poultry contains banned antibiotics, arsenic and common drugs like Benadryl and Prozac.
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Financial groups at Miscrosoft work to take out over 13 million infected computers of giant hacker network

By Keaton Fox
Financial groups and software giant Microsoft Corp. are working to take down 13 million computers around the world infected with a virus that steals personal information.
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Rental car companies now charging several new fees or surcharges

By Chris Clackum
Some consumer experts say rental car companies have gotten as bad as the airlines at charging fees, but there are tips for avoiding these fees.

Airline announces new carry-on fees

By Rhett Guillot
Allegiant Airlines made an announcement that makes passengers pay for carry-on bags. The bags that must be placed in overhead storage bins will cost you $35 dollars if not reserved in advance.

Mastercard, Visa card holders threatened by security breach

By Michael Wesp - Online Editor
Mastercard and Visa are warning banks about a possible security breach at a U.S. based processor. Officials say the breach could affect millions of Visa and Mastercard credit card holders.

Honda recalls 554,000 vehicles

By Michael Wesp - Online Editor
Honda will voluntarily recalling about 554,000 model-year 2002-2004 CR-V and 2003 Pilot in the United States to inspect and replace parts of the headlight.