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Consumer Reports is an American magazine published monthly by Consumer Reports (a spin-off company created in 2012) since 1936. It publishes reviews and comparisons of consumer products and services based on reporting and results from its in-house testing laboratory and survey research center. The magazine accepts no advertising, pays for all the products it tests, and, as a not-for-profit organization, has no shareholders. It also publishes cleaning and general buying guides. It has approximately 7.3 million subscribers and an annual testing budget of approximately US$21 million. Source

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Scope National, Consumer
Language English, Spanish
Country United States of America
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Why Tick Threats Are Rising—and How to Stay Safe

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By Kevin Loria 
| Consumer Reports
A meat and dairy allergy caused by tick bites is on the rise, while widespread diseases like Lyme are becoming even more common. Protecting yourself is more important than ever. April 17, 2026 Illustration: Oriana Fenwick Imagine you wake up in the middle of the night, hours after eating a burger or an ice cream cone, or taking a prescription drug. Suddenly you’re vomiting, feeling nauseous, or covered in hives. You might even be wheezing or feel your throat closing up.
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Talking Cars 502: Driving the 2026 Subaru Outback

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By Mike Quincy
| Consumer Reports
Plus, our experts talk about whether electric vehicle owners must buy EV-specific replacement tires April 15, 2026 Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first impressions of the 2026 Subaru Outback. Even though this uber-popular model gets radically different styling compared with the previous version, dimensionally, both are quite similar—except for the roofline, which is a little higher for more headroom.
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Shop the Issue: May/June 2026

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Like what you saw in the magazine? Here's where to buy many of those featured products with ease. April 10, 2026 When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Photos: Consumer Reports, Manufacturers We include hundreds of products in every issue: food, appliances, electronics, cars, and much more.
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Talking Cars 501: Driving the Mazda CX-5

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By Mike Quincy
| Consumer Reports
Plus, our experts talk about what you can do to keep your car’s backup camera clean April 8, 2026 Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first impressions of the redesigned 2026 Mazda CX-5. Frequently considered the sportiest among small SUVs, the new CX-5 looks similar to its predecessor, but it’s longer and slightly wider. Initially, it gets a 187-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and standard all-wheel drive.
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Talking Cars 500: 2026 New York Auto Show Highlights

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By Mike Quincy
| Consumer Reports
Podcast filmed in NYC covers the latest new cars, including the Jeep Recon, Kia Seltos and EV3, Subaru Uncharted EV, Volkswagen Atlas, and more April 2, 2026 Main theme: Hold on: Is this really the 500th episode of the Talking Cars podcast?! Holy cow.
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Shop Smarter With the Consumer Reports Price Tracker 2026

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By Chris Raymond 
| Consumer Reports
As inflation stretches on, we're following the prices of 16 popular products to help you navigate marketplace shifts March 31, 2026 Economic uncertainty has made it difficult for shoppers to predict prices for groceries and other products. Photo Illustration: Consumer Reports, Manufacturers If you’re sweating over the price of gasoline these days, not to mention household staples like coffee, cereal, and meat, you’re not alone.
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Caffeine Levels in Energy Drinks Are Risky for Teens

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By Lisa Gill 
| Consumer Reports
CR’s tests show that brands like Bang Energy, Celsius, and Prime contain two to three times the recommended daily limit for people under 18. And experts warn that little is known about some of the other ingredients. March 26, 2026 Caffeine acts more rapidly in most kids than in adults because of their smaller size and still-developing bodies and brains. Photo Illustration: Lacey Browne/Consumer Reports, Getty Images More energy. A faster metabolism. Better focus. Improved mood.
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Talking Cars Episode 499: Driving the Mitsubishi Outlander

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By Mike Monticello
| Consumer Reports
Plus, our experts talk about whether short commutes in a hybrid can harm the gasoline engine March 25, 2026 Main theme: In this podcast episode, we give our first impressions of the 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander. The biggest change for the Outlander, which shares its platform with the Nissan Rogue, is the swap from the previous 181-hp, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (also with a CVT) that makes 174 hp.
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Frozen Food Ratings & Reviews

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Safe Infant Formulas Are Available Through WIC—But Options Are Limited

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By Kelly Glass 
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Should WIC’s state contracting system evolve to allow for more consumer choice? March 22, 2026 Two formulas covered by the WIC benefit are Similac Advance and Enfamil Infant formulas. Both these formulas, in their powdered form, rated among CR’s Top Choices for having low to non-detectable contaminants in our independent tests.
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Consumer Reports Journalists

Adcock, Siobhan
Barry, Keith
Bartlett, Jeff S.
Beilinson, Jerry
Calvo, Trisha
Chang-Cook, Althea
Chang-Cook, Althea
Chen, Joanne
Chilicki, Allie
Christian, Tanya A.
Claro, Danielle
Cowles, Ginger
Cullen, Jeffrey
De Leon, Nicholas
Derene, Glenn
Fisher, Jake
Flamer, Keith
Fogarty, Lisa
Ford, Jennifer
Friedman, Lauren F.
Galeotafiore, John
Gill, Lisa
Gordon, Christine
Gordon, Samantha
Grauer, Yael
Grudo, Gideon
Harjes, Emilie
Higginbotham, Stacey
Ho, Pang-Chieh
Hope, Paul
Huang, Lucy
Joyce, Rachael
Kennemer, Quentyn
Khan, Yasmeen
Kirchner, Lauren
Klingner, Dirk
Kocharian, Anna
Krajeski, Justin
Kunes, Ellen
Lashbrook, Angela
Lecky, Amanda
Lindwall, Courtney
Linkov, Jonathan
Loria, Kevin
Love, Douglas
Martineau, Paris
Medintz, Scott
Morrow, Sara
Pietruch, Artur
Pratt, Devin
Radford, Phil
Raymond, Chris
Rerecich, Maria
Reynolds, Ashley
Rodriguez, Jodhaira
Salzman, Steven
Schecter, Jennifer
Schrader, Stef
Shenhar, Gabriel
Spencer, Marion Wilson
St. John, Allen
Suvarnakar, Nish
Thomas, Emily
Umansky, Diane
Van der Meer, Natalie
Vines, Brian
Waddell, Kaveh
Waller, Jessica D'Argenio
Weiler, Elliot
Willcox, James
Wroclawski, Daniel
Yao, Daphne

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