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How Consumer Protection / Safety could be different



Tap / bottled water quality / chemicals could be discovered

Frozen slushies could not be given to young children / have warning labels / not have glycerol

Root canals / mouthwash / fluoride / certain toothpastes / metal tooth fillings could be harmful

The perfume / fragrance industry could be more transparent / ethical

Testosterone therapy could be harmful

Toddler formula could be unhealthy

Bread bags could use ties instead of potentially dangerous clips

Liquid ready-to-feed infant formula could be safer than powdered

The FDA (or independent private organizations) could test drug safety

Rocking / inclines / vibrations / non-breathable sides could be unsafe in baby bassinets

Baby loungers could be unsafe without supervision

FDA warning letters could be more effective

The U.S. FDA / CSPC could proactively regulate / ensure different types of baby products meet safety standards

Baby changing areas could have barriers / be on the floor

Artificial turfs / astroturf / fake grass could be harmful

Pajamas / clothes could be chemical-free / naturally flame-retardant

U.S. food safety legislation could be less complicated / overlapping

Atherectomies / artery / vascular surgery could be leading to high rates of amputations / death

Medicine could be safer / uncontaminated through various ways

BBQ / grill wire brushes could be harmful

Food / skincare / medicine additives / pesticides / herbicides that are banned in other countries could also be banned in the U.S.

Lasik could have serious complications / side effects

Nonstick pans could be harmful / polluting

Chocolate could not have toxic metals

Food dyes / additives could be harmful

Homes could be tested for radon, mold, lead, toxic metals / dust, etc.

Statins for cholesterol could have harmful side effects / not be as effective as thought / cause muscle pain

Litigation funding could take money from / offer predatory loans to clients but also offer money to sue

Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL) could be regulated / not dangerous

Depo-provera could have harmful side effects / withdrawal symptoms

Lupron injections could have harmful side effects

More research could be done on IVF and its effects on womens' bodies / IVF clinics could be regulated

Water beads could be dangerous for children / pets

Hotels / airbnbs could be required to have carbon monoxide / smoke detectors

Fake meat products could have health risks

Meal kit companies could be FDA regulated / required to follow safety requirements

Uncooked beans / lentils / legumes could cause illness

Teslas / electric / lithium batteries could be modified to not catch on fire

Wealth managers could not be incentivized to cross-sell high fee financial products

A majority of U.S. FDA funding could not come from the pharmaceutical industry

More / comprehensive manufacturing inspections could be done to ensure consumer safety

The public could have a right to know about defective products / environmental hazards / abusers / harassers discovered during lawsuits

Dragon's Breath dessert could be unsafe

Alumni Venture Funds could be mismanaged / charging too high fees

Investment funds could not change benchmarks / be truthful about their performance

Antibacterial soaps could be harmful / banned

Life insurers could pay out benefits for deaths without claims filed

Private equity could make veterinarian care, healthcare, assisted living, nursing homes, autism care, mobile homes, hospices, petrol stations, dentists, etc. more expensive / decrease quality

Chiropractors, massage, yoga, pilates, surfing, and beauty parlors could cause paralysis / strokes

Baby formula / foods could not have heavy metals

Egg freezing could be oversold / unregulated

"Buy now, pay later" could create consumer debt / help consumers with unexpected expenses

The "hell or high water clause" could be changed to help small businesses

Portable generators could have enforced safety measures to not cause carbon monoxide poisoning

Small business owners could have better financing opportunities than predatory cash loans

Health care sharing ministries (HCSMs) could be regulated more

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program could not manipulate homeowners

Children could be protected from furniture tipping over

Doctors could access accurate drug data (not from sales reps) to safely / effectively prescribe drugs

Truth could be in advertising

Unsafe and untested products could be taken off Amazon / e-commerce sites

The U.S. debt-collection industry could be regulated more

Generic medications could be less regulated than brand-name / unable to be sued

Hubble contact lenses could be unsafe for eyes

Real estate agent incentives could distort housing prices

Self-improvement / human potential / self-help groups could be cults and harmful

Day traders could be informed of financial risks on apps

The stem cell industry could have more research and oversight

Consumer products could not contain PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances)

Pharmacies could make less prescription mistakes

U.S. medicare options could be easier for seniors to understand

Baby powder could be unsafe

Glysophate / pesticides / herbicides could have harmful effects on animal / human health

Aquarium coral could be dangerous

Airbnb / homestays could have more safety requirements

Medical devices could be really tested before use

Full-face snorkel masks could be dangerous

Buying a mobile home / renting land could be financially harmful to residents

Diet pills and other dubious health products could not be promoted on social media

Vitamins / supplements could be regulated for safe ingredients

Credit reports / background checks could be more accurate

Laundry pods could be banned or have more safety features

Kidney disease patients could be informed about transplant options

Vaping could have more industry regulations

Tea could not contain pesticides / herbicides, toxic mold, or heavy metals

Financial advisors could have to fulfill a fiduciary standard

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Financial counseling could aid with asset building for low-income individuals and families