http://www.cbs8.com/category/154771/consumer-alert Find out the latest on consumer tips, fraud alerts, recalls and scam investigations. en-us Copyright 2000 - 2019 WorldNow and CBS 8 San Diego Promotion 11 15 consumer-alert http://www.cbs8.com/story/40241531/an-egg-splainer-on-egg-carton-labels S40241531 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 2 Apr 2019 22:04:00 EDT When shopping for groceries, you’ve probably seen egg carton labels featuring claims that the eggs are “cage-free” or “free-range.” But what do those labels really mean? Marcella Lee News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39529634/7-cyber-monday-deals-online-now-at-better-than-black-friday-prices S39529634 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:37:00 EST Get the biggest holiday shopping deals delivered to your inbox! Click here to sign up for the DEALBOSS newsletter. With most of the top Cyber Monday deals online right now, you have a huge advantage! Not only will you be able to save more money than many Black Friday shoppers (unless you shopped from our list), but products are guaranteed in stock. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39529570/this-weighted-blanket-can-help-you-sleep-better-and-save-you-120 S39529570 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 23 Nov 2018 13:20:00 EST For years, weighted blankets have been recommended by doctors and sleep therapists for those living with ADHD, autism, emotional distress and aching bones. Today that same sleep technology can benefit even the most restless of sleepers. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39168754/usda-safeway-target-sams-club-stores-nationwide-may-have-received-recalled-ground-beef S39168754 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:31:00 EDT The latest round of tainted ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination was possibly sold at Safeway, Target, and Sam's Club stores nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39004360/dangerous-genital-infection-linked-to-common-diabetes-meds-fda-warns S39004360 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:24:00 EDT Rare but serious genital infections, as well as one death, have been reported in some patients taking a certain class of type 2 diabetes medicine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/39002817/cvs-pulls-enfamil-powdered-baby-formula-from-shelves-after-mom-finds-tampered-product S39002817 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:36:00 EDT Pharmacy retailer CVS has pulled Enfamil powdered baby formula from shelves nationwide after a Florida mother found what appeared to be all-purpose flour in a package she purchased near Tampa. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38968560/childrens-advil-recalling-one-specific-lot S38968560 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:18:00 EDT Pfizer Consumer Healthcare says they are voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Children's Advil Suspension Bubble Gum flavor. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38655456/fda-recalls-blood-pressure-heart-failure-medications-after-cancer-causing-agents-found S38655456 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 16 Jul 2018 13:44:00 EDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals and patients of a recall of several drugs that contain the ingredient valsartan. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/38567351/north-face-and-nike-prime-day-deals-are-online-early S38567351 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 3 Jul 2018 15:26:00 EDT Say hello to The North Face and Nike at up to 60 percent off — and it's all thanks to Prime Day! Many of the biggest brands are launching Prime Day deals early to test consumer interest and demand. Those deals, along with July 4th sales, make it a great time to save big on the brands you love. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40241382/magic-the-gatherings-8-year-old-card-shark S40241382 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:55:00 EDT If you have never heard of Magic: The Gathering, it's a strategic card game played across the world. In Tuesday's Zevely Zone, Jeff was invited to meet Carmel Valley's Dana Fischer. Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/40241371/your-stories-investigation-barbed-wire-found-on-lake-hodges-biking-trail S40241371 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 2 Apr 2019 20:49:00 EDT A dangerous discovery at the San Dieguito River Park was made recently. Barbed wire was reportedly found hidden along a popular trail near Lake Hodges.  Shawn Styles News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40232546/nestl-purina-wet-cat-food-recalled-due-to-potential-choking-hazard S40232546 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 17:32:00 EDT Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has voluntarily recalled some of their wet cat food due to a potential choking hazard, according to the FDA. News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40233299/tacos-el-gordo-location-in-downtown-san-diego-due-to-open-in-april S40233299 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 21:27:00 EDT Popular Mexican food chain Tacos El Gordo is set to open its doors in Downtown San Diego in the coming weeks – years after the location was announced.  Jennifer Lothspeich News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40233205/dog-who-survived-car-crash-looking-for-new-home-in-san-diego S40233205 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 20:37:00 EDT A dog who survived a deadly car crash in San Bernardino County earlier this year is looking to start a new life in San Diego County.  Brandon Lewis News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40231541/san-diego-mothers-pay-tribute-to-organ-donors S40231541 CBS 8 San Diego Mon, 1 Apr 2019 14:55:00 EDT Two local moms who cheated death are part of a group paying tribute to anonymous heroes who save lives in San Diego through organ donation. Jennifer Lothspeich Steve Price News http://www.cbs8.com/story/40222192/the-fred-hall-show-now-at-the-del-mar-fairgrounds S40222192 CBS 8 San Diego Fri, 29 Mar 2019 20:51:00 EDT The 43-year-old Fred Hall Show is back at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. If you're looking for the boss of the show, he may be hard to find. Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/40216076/the-zevely-zone-goes-inside-uc-san-diegos-health-cardiac-rehab S40216076 CBS 8 San Diego Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:08:00 EDT If a loved one told you to go to the doctor would you? Jeff Zevely Station 10 http://www.cbs8.com/story/40200614/news-8-throwback-celebrating-50-seasons-of-san-diego-padres-baseball S40200614 CBS 8 San Diego Tue, 26 Mar 2019 22:47:00 EDT It’s almost time to root, root, root for our home team as the San Diego Padres will kick off their 2019 season at home this Thursday. But before the team takes to the field at Petco Park, we’re looking back at some vintage clips of the Pads' 50-season history. So, grab some peanuts and Cracker Jack and enjoy this News 8 Throwback footage of San Diego Padres seasons past. Jennifer Lothspeich Barbara Nielsen Station 16