Some CooperVision Avaira Toric contact lenses contain an unintended silicone oil residue, prompting a manufacturer’s nationwide recall, the Department of Consumer Protection announced today. CooperVision Inc. of West Henrietta, New York is recalling certain lots…
The Department of Consumer Protection will oversee compliance by Connecticut food retailers on the removal of three varieties of Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese Single Serve Microwaveable Cups with certain “best when used by” dates…
On the heels of a successful pilot project, the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division is offering help to towns wishing to start a drug disposal drop-box program to remove unwanted prescription and over-the-counter…
Seven Tips for Clean Gutters at a Fair Price Tropical Storm Irene’s heavy wind and rain may have filled your gutters with leaves and debris. With autumn’s leaf-fall still ahead, it would be wise to…
The Department of Consumer Protection is alerting consumers today about a voluntary recall of about 91,900 bicycles sold this year at Wal-Mart stores. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bridgeway International of…
In the wake of Hurricane Irene and related power-outages, the Department of Consumer Protection is reminding persons who take insulin or other medications requiring refrigeration that proper storage is critical. “Medications must be maintained under…
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein is reminding consumers not to hire unknown contractors who come to the door or post notices on bulletin boards or online, offering home repairs in the…
Department of Consumer Protection food safety inspectors are working with retailers in the state to remove ground turkey products from store shelves and is urging consumers to make sure that all ground turkey products should…
Forty-four home improvement contractors and salespersons face administrative penalties for not being registered with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection as required by the Connecticut Home Improvement Act, or for violating the Home Solicitation Sales…
The days of crammed medicine cabinets and countertops are over, at least in five Connecticut towns. The Department of Consumer Protection, the Lower Fairfield County Regional Action Council, and five local police departments are piloting…
Consumers who have any Bacardi MARTINI Asti Sparkling Wine in 1.5 liter bottles at home are being urged to take heed of a voluntary recall announced yesterday by Bacardi U.S.A., Inc., the Department of Consumer…
Consumers who will be making charitable donations in upcoming weeks and months may want to double check to be sure their donation will be tax deductible, the Department of Consumer Protection advised today. On Wednesday,…
A Norwalk-based photo agency that pressured customers into buying high-cost photo packages of their children in hopes of landing a modeling or acting career has signed a written legal agreement to adhere to all state laws in the operation of its business, Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Jerry Farrell, Jr. said today.