Posts Tagged ‘consumers’

Consumers slow to return to Maple Leaf food products after recall: study

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

5 percentage points 19 times out of 20. A study by researchers at the University of Regina suggests consumers remain reluctant to consume Maple Leaf foods products six months after the company issued a major recall of products contaminated with listeria. The survey results are considered accurate to within 3. Most respondents were aware of the recall, Charlebois said, noting that 90 per cent had heard of the listeria problems. He said it was also (more…)

Detox product claims are ‘legalized lying,’ scientists warn consumers

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

Some detoxification products touted as a means of cleansing toxins from the body are largely a waste of money, according to British researchers who say the best remedies remain keeping a balanced diet and ensuring a good night’s sleep.
The London-based The Voice of Young Science, a team of early-career scientists, set out to explore detox claims attached to a wide range of consumer products.
The informal study examined 15 consumer items including (more…)