Trisha Calvo
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Is Maple Syrup Good for You?
Wondering whether maple syrup is good for you? Consumer Reports fills you in on the health benefits of pure maple syrup. → Read More
Should You Wash Raw Chicken?
Consumer Reports' experts explain why the common practice of washing chicken can put you at risk for food poisoning. → Read More
Healthy Meals at Chipotle, Qdoba, and Taco Bell
In this look at healthy Mexican fast food, Consumer Reports checks out the meal options at Chipotle, Qdoba, and Taco Bell. → Read More
What to Feed Your Family When the Power Goes Out
Try these no-cook meal ideas and advice for what to eat when the power is out from Consumer Reports. → Read More
What a Day's Worth of Fruit and Vegetables Looks Like
A day's worth of fruit and vegetables is probably less food than you think, says Consumer Reports experts. Here's what it really looks like. → Read More
Decoding Fruit Juice Labels
Fruit juice labels can be very misleading, says Consumer Reports, which shares what some common juice bottle lingo really means. → Read More
Don't Eat Romaine Lettuce, Consumer Reports' Experts Advise
Don't eat any romaine lettuce, Consumer Reports says. The FDA announced that romaine is likely the source of a recent E. coli outbreak, and CR says consumers should not take any chances. → Read More
Key Changes on the New Nutrition Labels
The new nutrition labels, will finally be rolling out on many products starting this year. Consumer Reports explains which updates will be best for your health. → Read More
Leafy Greens With Listeria Sold at Major Supermarkets
New Consumer Reports tests find listeria in leafy greens. The bacteria was in prewashed and unbagged products. Here's how to stay safe when eating greens. → Read More
Ragú Recalls Three Flavors of Pasta Sauce
Ragú recalls three flavors of pasta sauce because the products may contain plastic fragments. Consumer Reports has the details. → Read More
Perdue Recalls Nearly 16 Tons of Ready-to-Eat Chicken Products
Perdue recalls more than 30,000 pounds of chicken products. Consumer Reports has the details. → Read More
Best Sunscreens of 2021
Consumer Reports fills you in on the best sunscreens of 2021, including the best lotions, best sprays, best sunscreens without oxybenzone, and best mineral sunscreens. → Read More
Easy Ways to Cut the Amount of Sodium in Your Snacks
Consumer Reports shows you ways to cut the amount of sodium in your snacks. Chips, salsa, guacamole, and more can be packed with sodium, so look for foods with less. → Read More
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Sliced Deli Meat, CDC Says
The CDC has linked eight illnesses to listeria in sliced deli meat or cheese. Consumer Reports has advice on how to keep yourself safe. → Read More
7 Food Safety Mistakes You Must Avoid Now
Some important food safety steps aren't so obvious. The experts at Consumer Reports look at 7 food safety mistakes you probably make. → Read More
Avoid Romaine Lettuce for Now, Consumer Reports Says
Romaine lettuce is a likely cause of a recent E. coli outbreak, and Consumer Reports' food safety experts say it should be avoided for now. → Read More
7 Ways to Save on Organic Food
Organic food is generally more expensive than conventional, because of differences in production and handling, according to the USDA. Still, Consumer Reports says, it is possible save on organic food. → Read More
What to Feed Your Family When the Power Is Out
If your home is affected by a blackout and you need to feed your family when the power is out, try these no-cook meal ideas from Consumer Reports. → Read More
Rethinking Your Chicken Choices
Burrito, frozen bowl, or takeout bowl? Consumer Reports recommends that you take a close look at the nutritional values of chicken choices before you stick a fork in them. → Read More
Shining a Light on 'Natural' Sunscreen
Consumer Reports tests natural sunscreens. Our tests found subpar performance by sunscreens with only titanium dioxide or zinc oxide as the active ingredient. → Read More