Companies Behaving Badly

Nine Utz potato chip varieties were recalled after the company learned that seasoning containing dry milk powder from California Dairies may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall affects Zapp’s and…

On April 28, 2026, Purdue Pharma was sentenced to pay over $5 billion in criminal penalties for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic through illegal kickback schemes and deceptive…

Thermos recalled 8.2 million water bottles and food jars after stoppers began ejecting with enough force to cause permanent vision loss. The company has received 27 injury reports, including 3…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued a Civil Investigation Demand to Lululemon, alleging the premium athletic brand may have misled consumers about toxic chemicals in their clothing. The investigation…

A bipartisan coalition of attorneys general is fighting Nexstar’s takeover of Tegna, warning the deal would create the largest broadcast empire in America while cutting local news jobs and raising…

Nutro’s Natural Choice dog food promises “No Artificial Flavors, Colors, or Preservatives” on the label, yet contains citric acid and mixed tocopherols — both synthetic preservatives manufactured from industrial feedstocks.…

In 2025, Americans lost $2.1 billion to social media scams — an 8-fold increase since 2020, according to new FTC data released April 28, 2026. Investment fraud accounted for $1.1…

Global consulting giant Deloitte exposed 644,401 Rhode Islanders’ personal information through inadequate cybersecurity on the state benefits system. The company just paid $7 million to settle with the state, bringing…