DailyFinance.comhttp://www.dailyfinance.comDailyFinance.comhttp://o.aolcdn.com/os/df/2013/img/2-dailyfinance_logo_m.pngDailyFinance.comhttp://www.dailyfinance.comen-usCopyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/Taco Bell Has a Beef With Lawyers, Runs Nationwide Ads to Fight Backhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/31/taco-bell-has-a-beef-with-lawyers-runs-nationwide-ads-to-fight/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/31/taco-bell-has-a-beef-with-lawyers-runs-nationwide-ads-to-fight/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/31/taco-bell-has-a-beef-with-lawyers-runs-nationwide-ads-to-fight/#commentsFiled under: , ,

ground beef - taco bellThe Taco Bell controversy over whether its meat really is "ground beef," as the company claims, or some mysterious concoction of fillers and additives has dominated consumer news since word got out that the Mexican-style food franchise was slapped with a class action lawsuit last week. In a new advertising campaign run in major daily newspapers, the Yum! Brands chain defends the quality of its beef in an effort to counter negative perceptions.

"Thank you for suing us. Here's the truth about our seasoned beef," the ad copy reads, before launching into a detailed description of the percentages of beef and Secret Recipe seasonings the company uses. Those include salt, chili pepper, onion powder, tomato powder, garlic powder, cocoa powder, oats, caramelized sugar, yeast, citric acid, and "other ingredients that contribute to the flavor, moisture, consistency, and quality of our seasoned beef," the ad says.

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]]>false advertisingfalse claimsseasoned beeftaco bellTaco Bell lawsuittaco meat fillingGergana KolevaMon, 31 Jan 2011 08:30:00 ESTPotential for 'Super Bugs' in Meat, Dairy Products Alarms Regulatorshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/26/potential-for-super-bugs-in-meat-dairy-products-alarm-regulat/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/26/potential-for-super-bugs-in-meat-dairy-products-alarm-regulat/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/26/potential-for-super-bugs-in-meat-dairy-products-alarm-regulat/#commentsFiled under: , ,

super bugsBacteria that cause food poisoning but are resistant to drugs pose a serious health hazard, say food regulators, and should be a national priority since these "super bugs" have not been effectively controlled.

At a one-day conference in Washington, D.C., co-sponsored by the nonprofit consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest and The Pew Charitable Trusts, food safety experts and officials agreed that decades-long misuse of antibiotics on the nation's farms has been largely responsible for the steady increase in e.coli, salmonella and other food-related outbreaks in recent years.

"The problem has clearly emerged with respect to some high-risk foods," said CSPI food safety director Caroline Smith DeWaal in a statement. "Both humans and animals rely on antibiotics to stay healthy. But overuse in some sectors may squander their effectiveness and leave consumers vulnerable to hard-to-treat foodborne infections."

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]]>antibiotic resistanceantibiotics in foodcdcCSPIdrug-resistant bacteriaE.Colifdafood safetymrsasalmonella outbreakstaph infectionsuper bugsUSDAGergana KolevaWed, 26 Jan 2011 15:15:00 ESTThe Beef About Taco Bell Beef Goes to Courthttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/26/the-beef-about-taco-bell-beef-goes-to-court/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/26/the-beef-about-taco-bell-beef-goes-to-court/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/26/the-beef-about-taco-bell-beef-goes-to-court/#commentsFiled under: ,

taco bell beefTaco Bell is fending off a lawsuit filed last week against the fast-food giant which alleges that it uses too many non-meat fillers in its beef, and is threatening to sue its accusers of filing "false claims."

The complaint by an Alabama law firm says Taco Bell engages in false advertising when touting its "seasoned ground beef" or "seasoned beef" fare, because the company allegedly only uses about 35% real beef, with the remaining 65% containing various binders and extenders. Such mixture, including soybean oil and silicon dioxide, does not meet the USDA's minimum requirements to be labeled as "beef," according to the suit.

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]]>beeffalse advertisingfast food newsfood poisoninglawsuitnon-meattaco bellTaco Bell lawsuitTacoBellUSDAGergana KolevaWed, 26 Jan 2011 13:16:00 ESTToo Much Lead in Disney-themed Plastic Bags at Safeway, Group Sayshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/15/too-much-lead-in-disney-themed-plastic-bags-at-safeway-group-sa/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/15/too-much-lead-in-disney-themed-plastic-bags-at-safeway-group-sa/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/15/too-much-lead-in-disney-themed-plastic-bags-at-safeway-group-sa/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

plastic bagsDisney-themed reusable shopping bags sold at Safeway carry more than 15 times the federal limit for lead in children's products, an environmental watchdog group has found.

The Center for Environmental Health, a California-based non-profit that crusades against the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products, reported the high levels of lead after it tested the bags, which feature "Toy Story" and "Cars" illustrations. The group also said this is not the first time Disney has allowed lead-tainted toys, baby products, and other items to be sold.

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]]>center for environmental healthconsumer protectionsdisneylead in productsreusable bagssafewaytoxic reusable bagsGergana KolevaSat, 15 Jan 2011 11:00:00 ESTFDA Takes Steps to Limit Acetaminophen in Drugshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/13/fda-takes-steps-to-limit-acetaminophen-in-drugs/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/13/fda-takes-steps-to-limit-acetaminophen-in-drugs/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/13/fda-takes-steps-to-limit-acetaminophen-in-drugs/#commentsFiled under: ,

acetaminophen tylenolThe Food and Drug Administration has announced it is taking steps to limit the amount of acetaminophen in prescription drugs, and to require boxed warnings on all prescription products that contain it, regardless of its dosage.

Acetaminophen, a widely used pain- and fever-reducing drug, can cause severe liver injury if taken in excess, the agency reminds. It also carries the risk of allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, mouth, and throat, difficulty breathing, itching, and rash.

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]]>Acetaminophendrug warning labelsFDA warningsliver damagepain medicationTylenolGergana KolevaThu, 13 Jan 2011 14:30:00 ESTPower Balance Admits Its Success Is in the Mind, Not Sciencehttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/13/power-balance-admits-its-success-is-in-the-mind-not-science/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/13/power-balance-admits-its-success-is-in-the-mind-not-science/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/13/power-balance-admits-its-success-is-in-the-mind-not-science/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Power BalancePower Balance LLC, the company behind a wildly popular line of wristbands and pendants worn by professional athletes (who swear by their performance-enhancing effects) admits its marketing claims aren't backed by science.

The ads declare that the silicone wristbands, which come in five sizes and 16 colors, optimize the body's natural energies and improve balance, strength and flexibility. Citing ancient Eastern philosophies, the company says the technology was "founded" by athletes and is a favorite among the elite sports set.

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]]>biofielddeceptive advertisinggullible consumeriRenew braceletpower balance athletespower balance wristbandsScamsGergana KolevaThu, 13 Jan 2011 12:15:00 ESTReebok EasyTone Claims Found to Be Exaggerated, Misleadinghttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/11/reebok-easytone-claims-found-to-be-exaggerated-misleading/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/11/reebok-easytone-claims-found-to-be-exaggerated-misleading/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/11/reebok-easytone-claims-found-to-be-exaggerated-misleading/#commentsFiled under: ,

Reebok EasytoneReebok, one of the leaders in fitness footwear, is facing criticism by the National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus over exaggerating the health and performance benefits of its top-selling EasyTone shoe line.

The shoemaker's claims include the promise that if women simply wear the sneakers, without necessarily engaging in other physical exercise, they can achieve up to 28% more of a workout for their glutes than if they were to walk in regular shoes.

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]]>deceptive advertisingeasytoneExaggerationsfitness goalsreebok EasyToneskechers shape-upstoning shoesGergana KolevaTue, 11 Jan 2011 12:45:00 ESTBanks, Brokers Deceive 'Less Combative' Seniors, Lawsuits Showhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/07/banks-brokers-deceive-less-combative-seniors-lawsuits-show/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/07/banks-brokers-deceive-less-combative-seniors-lawsuits-show/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/07/banks-brokers-deceive-less-combative-seniors-lawsuits-show/#commentsFiled under: , ,

seniors checking over recordsSenior citizens have long been a coveted demographic for financial fraud, but when banks, too, try to get in on the action, something really stinks. The case of a Wachovia client who recently sued the bank for turning a blind eye on a questionable practice that cracked her nest egg, and the attorney who helped her win back her losses, shines light on the hidden relationships between banks and brokerage firms that sell investment products.

In a claim against Wachovia, as in similar cases that securities fraud attorney Mark Tepper said he has tackled, a retired court clerk alleged a bank teller disregarded her request for opening an IRA account and instead told her to speak with a Wachovia financial adviser. The adviser was not an employee of the bank, but worked for its sister company Wachovia Securities, Inc. (now Wells Fargo Advisers), and had a desk on the premises of the bank.

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]]>AmTrustAmTrust Financial Servicesbank scamsbank screwupsmoney managementSenior Citizenssenior scamswachovia bankGergana KolevaFri, 07 Jan 2011 12:30:00 ESTSoda, Sugary Drinks Should Carry Warning Labels, Consumer Groups Sayhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/04/soda-sugary-drinks-should-carry-warning-labels-consumer-groups/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/04/soda-sugary-drinks-should-carry-warning-labels-consumer-groups/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2011/01/04/soda-sugary-drinks-should-carry-warning-labels-consumer-groups/#commentsFiled under: , ,

soda warning labelSweetened soft drinks are the single largest contributor of calories to the American diet and consumers will benefit from health warnings on soda bottles and cans, according to an advocacy group that is petitioning the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require new labeling messages.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, together with several health organizations, state agencies, and prominent scientists and nutrition experts, sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, reviving a comprehensive petition the group filed to the agency in 2005. The letter urges regulators to use their authority to raise public awareness of the hazards of excessive consumption of all beverages with more than 1.1 grams per ounce of sugar, high-fructose corn syrup or other added caloric sweeteners.

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]]>health warningsobesity in childrenobesity preventionsoda popsoda taxsoda warning labelsweetened soft drinksGergana KolevaTue, 04 Jan 2011 14:00:00 ESTHundreds of Illegal ATMs Found in Massachusettshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/22/hundreds-of-illegal-atms-found-in-massachusetts/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/22/hundreds-of-illegal-atms-found-in-massachusetts/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/22/hundreds-of-illegal-atms-found-in-massachusetts/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

illegal atms An unusual investigation of non-bank automated teller machines in Massachusetts has found more than 300 ATMs operating without a license, and another 101 legal ones doing business despite various violations among their owners.

Non-bank ATMs are typically located in convenience stores, service stations and sometimes in communities where there are few banks. Under Massachusetts law, they must be approved and registered with the state, and must disclose withdrawal fees, owner contact data and other information to consumers.

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]]>atm skimmersdata theftDeval Patrickfake atmillegal ATMsMassachusettsnon-bank ATMsskimmingGergana KolevaWed, 22 Dec 2010 14:00:00 ESTFDA Warns Dietary Supplements Marketers to Stop Deceptive Claimshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/17/fda-warns-dietary-supplements-marketers-to-stop-deceptive-claims/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/17/fda-warns-dietary-supplements-marketers-to-stop-deceptive-claims/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/17/fda-warns-dietary-supplements-marketers-to-stop-deceptive-claims/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

FDA warns supplements marketersIn a letter sent to dietary supplement manufacturers this week, the Food and Drug Administration addressed escalating concerns about undeclared or deceptively labeled ingredients in products marketed as "natural" alternatives to prescription drugs. The letter comes after nearly 300 consumer alerts and numerous consumer complaints of injury associated with the substances.

A string of recalls due to marketers' failure to disclose dangerous ingredients, which can be harmful when taken in combination with other drugs, have highlighted the risks to consumers seeking alternative treatments that claim prescription-strength results.

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]]>consumer alertsdietary supplementsRecallstainted productsGergana KolevaFri, 17 Dec 2010 12:45:00 ESTDannon to Pay $21 Million to Settle Charges It Overstated Yogurt's Health Benefitshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/15/dannon-to-pay-21-million-to-settle-charges-it-overstated-yogurt/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/15/dannon-to-pay-21-million-to-settle-charges-it-overstated-yogurt/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/15/dannon-to-pay-21-million-to-settle-charges-it-overstated-yogurt/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Dannon ActiviaA sweeping investigation into Dannon's nationwide marketing of its Activia and DanActive brands has resulted in the yogurt giant's agreeing to pay $21 million to 39 states to settle charges of deceptive advertising of its dairy products' health benefits.

The settlement, announced simultaneously by the Federal Trade Commission and by state attorneys general, resolves allegations that Dannon exaggerated the benefits to consumers of two popular products that contain bacteria known as probiotics. According to the FTC complaint, Dannon claimed its DanActive dairy drink could prevent colds and flu, and a daily serving of Activia could regulate the digestive system.

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]]>activiadannonDannon Settlementdeceptive advertisingftc settlementhealth claimsJamie Lee CurtisGergana KolevaWed, 15 Dec 2010 13:50:00 ESTDisney Vitamins Marketer, Others Settle Charges About Bogus Claimshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/13/disney-vitamins-marketer-others-settle-charges-about-bogus-clai/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/13/disney-vitamins-marketer-others-settle-charges-about-bogus-clai/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/13/disney-vitamins-marketer-others-settle-charges-about-bogus-clai/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Disney vitamins chargesThree major marketers of children's vitamins sold under the Disney and Marvel Heroes logos have agreed to pay the Federal Trade Commission $2.1 million to settle charges that the companies falsely claimed their supplements promote healthy brain and eye development in children.

The FTC charged NBTY, Inc. and two subsidiaries, NatureSmart LLC and Rexall Sundown, Inc., with making false claims about the amount of DHA -- an Omega-3 fatty acid -- used in their products. While the vitamins' packaging extolled the health benefits of 100 milligrams of DHA, a daily serving of the Disney and Marvel multivitamins for children ages 4-years and older contained only a negligible trace of that amount.

According to the agency, one tablet or two gummies of the Disney and Marvel lines -- the equivalent of a daily serving -- contained just 0.1mg of DHA, or one-thousandth of the 100mg amount referred to in product advertising and packaging by the companies.

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]]>childrens healthdisneydisney princessfalse health claimsftcftc settlementgummie vitaminsmultivitamins and kidsrexallunapproved drugsvitaminsGergana KolevaMon, 13 Dec 2010 17:30:00 ESTMillions of Rolaids Recalled After Bits of Metal, Wood Are Foundhttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/10/millions-of-rolaids-recalled-over-bits-of-metal-wood/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/10/millions-of-rolaids-recalled-over-bits-of-metal-wood/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/10/millions-of-rolaids-recalled-over-bits-of-metal-wood/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Rolaids recallJohnson & Johnson's troubled McNeil subsidiary announced a recall of more than 13 million packages of Rolaids because of consumer reports of metal and wood particles in the products.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, which makes non-prescription drugs such as Tylenol and Benadryl, said it was pulling all lots of Rolaids off the shelves while it investigates how the foreign materials got into the medicines. It said the products were potentially contaminated during the manufacturing process at a third-party manufacturer.

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]]>drug recallsjohnson and johnsonMcNeil Consumer Healthcareover the counterrolaidsrolaids recall 2010Gergana KolevaFri, 10 Dec 2010 12:40:00 ESTConsumer Group Uses Jokes to Remind Online Buyers About Shopping Scamshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/09/consumer-group-uses-laughs-to-remind-online-buyers-about-shoppin/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/09/consumer-group-uses-laughs-to-remind-online-buyers-about-shoppin/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/09/consumer-group-uses-laughs-to-remind-online-buyers-about-shoppin/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

On the heels of a $1 billion-Cyber Monday and in the heat of the holiday shopping season, one of the nation's leading consumer groups is reminding shoppers that online scammers are continuously tweaking their strategies to outsmart buyers, and updating its guidelines for Web safety.

The Consumer Federation of America released this humorous buyer beware video to alert consumers to the dangers of money transfers, which the group said is the preferred way for crooks to trick money out of unwary buyers.

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]]>check-cashing fraudConsumer Federation of Americamerchandise fraudonline scamsonline shoppingonline shopping safety tipsshopping scamsGergana KolevaThu, 09 Dec 2010 16:00:00 ESTFDA Makes a Move Toward Regulating Risky Food Dyeshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/03/fda-makes-a-move-toward-regulating-risky-food-dyes/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/03/fda-makes-a-move-toward-regulating-risky-food-dyes/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/12/03/fda-makes-a-move-toward-regulating-risky-food-dyes/#commentsFiled under: ,

Corn dog, popcorn, candy, cotton candy risky food dyesAfter decades of mounting evidence that synthetic food dyes are unhealthy, and after years of campaigning by a leading public health watchdog, the Food and Drug Administration has made a move to consider restricting risky food dyes.

The additives, mostly found in packaged and restaurant foods, have been linked to hyperactivity in children, as well as cancer and allergic reactions, according to clinical studies and evidence dating to the 1970s.

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]]>Center for Science in the Public InterestfdaFDA inactionfood additivesfood dyeshyperactive childrenGergana KolevaFri, 03 Dec 2010 14:45:00 ESTFood Safety Overhaul Passes Senatehttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/30/food-safety-overhaul-passes-senate/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/30/food-safety-overhaul-passes-senate/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/30/food-safety-overhaul-passes-senate/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Food safety inspector checks applesLandmark food safety reform legislation that aims to curb the incidence of food recalls, foodborne illnesses and shoddy practices by American food producers and importers passed the U.S. Senate with broad bipartisan support today and is awaiting final approval by the House of Representatives before it is signed into law.

The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, which has been stalled in the Senate for more than a year due to influential agribusiness interests, overhauls 70 years of antiquated laws and poor record of inspections by regulators. The bill, backed by a who's who of consumer and industry organizations, requires high-risk producers to be inspected much more frequently, vests the FDA with recall authority and sets rigorous standards for food safety at farms and factories.

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]]>consumer protectionfdafood poisoningfood safetyfood safety inspectionslawsenateGergana KolevaTue, 30 Nov 2010 16:53:00 ESTCalifornia Watchdog Group Finds Lead in Toys, Jewelry and Other Productshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/29/california-watchdog-group-finds-lead-in-toys-jewelry-and-other/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/29/california-watchdog-group-finds-lead-in-toys-jewelry-and-other/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/29/california-watchdog-group-finds-lead-in-toys-jewelry-and-other/#commentsFiled under: ,

Hello Kitty visits the Sanrio Store lead-free toysSome of the nation's biggest department stores, including Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Sears and Walmart have been selling lead-tainted jewelry, and others are offering contaminated toys, including the Hello Kitty brand, a health advocacy group reports.

The Center for Environmental Health, a California-based non-profit that crusades against the use of toxic chemicals in consumer products, says at least three retailers that sell children's products carry items with lead. The stores -- Sanrio, T.J.Maxx and Big Lots -- were notified by the California Attorney General's office that a Hello Kitty doll dress-up set, an NFL lunchbox, and a backpack that they've been selling violate federal consumer product safety laws.

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]]>bloomingdalesCEHcenter for environmental healthlead in jewelryLEAD IN TOYSlead toyslead-freeNordstromsearsToysRUswalmartGergana KolevaMon, 29 Nov 2010 09:00:00 ESTMcNeil Recalls Millions of Children's Benadryl, Motrin Packageshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/24/mcneil-recalls-millions-of-childrens-benadryl-motrin-packages/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/24/mcneil-recalls-millions-of-childrens-benadryl-motrin-packages/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/24/mcneil-recalls-millions-of-childrens-benadryl-motrin-packages/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Benadryl recallA massive recall of children's Benadryl issued today by McNeil Consumer Healthcare is reminding parents and consumers that the long-playing saga of quality problems with popular over-the-counter and prescription drugs is not over.

The recall includes 4 million packages of Benadryl Allergy Fastmelt Tablets in cherry and grape flavors, 800,000 bottles of Motrin Junior Strength Caplets in 24-count packs, and a single lot of Rolaids Extra Strength Softchews.

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]]>Benadrylbenadryl recall 2010drug recallsJunior Strength MotrinMcNeil Consumer Healthcarerecalltumstums recallGergana KolevaWed, 24 Nov 2010 17:30:00 ESTBetter Business Bureau Issues Mea Culpa for Pay-to-Play Ratingshttp://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/23/better-business-bureau-issues-mea-culpa-for-pay-to-play-ratings/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/23/better-business-bureau-issues-mea-culpa-for-pay-to-play-ratings/http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/11/23/better-business-bureau-issues-mea-culpa-for-pay-to-play-ratings/#commentsFiled under:

Better Business Bureau logo Start with trustThe Better Business Bureau has issued a mea culpa over a series of egregious missteps in its ratings system that included giving top grades to two fake companies set up to prove the organization favors any business that pays its accreditation fees.

In exchange for $425, a dummy company named "Hamas" became an accredited BBB member and got an A- rating, while a neo-Nazi website called Stormfront got an A+. Oblivious to the terror group reference, the BBB listed the former as a business "providing educational programs for troubled youth."

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]]>better business bureaubulliesbusiness ratingscompanies on the takeconsumer protectionsconsumer watchdogHamaspay-to-playGergana KolevaTue, 23 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EST