President and CEO | Consumer Reports Views are my own. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Radfordhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mhfyfacoqc2sEnergy costs have skyrocketed, and people overwhelmingly believe data centers could make prices worse. Read my latest piece on the commitments companies can make to overcome growing distrust and give people the protections – and lower rates – they need. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/building-data-centers-benefit-everyone-philip-radford-lr3mc19 Mar 2026 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhfyfacoqc2shttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mgugnouoic2pArsenic and lead: a majority of formulas @consumerreports.org tested had potentially dangerous levels of these heavy metals. The good news? We found 23 choices with low or no levels detected. Read our story to learn what brands could be safer for your family: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/baby-formula/liquid-baby-formula-contaminants-test-results-a8639602154/12 Mar 2026 12:47 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgugnouoic2phttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mfmmh5qfwc2jToo many apps collect our location data and sell it to the highest bidder, from data brokers to even potential stalkers. Help @consumerreports.org stop these creepy companies and fight for laws that ban the sale of your geolocation data. https://action.consumerreports.org/sm-20260211-statelocationprivacyact?fbclid=IwY2xjawQC61BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETI2STM1MGRDdVFUWFlwM0Rzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvEcv5lhPEsDcRRS-YnsvWHZnMYUdQKcK1nnUAt_R42HSS84dxDBpmnqJi4x_aem_5NZLE2qc05yswCyP10OOXw24 Feb 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmmh5qfwc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mf2pozj2l22fSafety is always top of mind for new parents. That’s why @consumerreports.org put together this tracker of baby products recalls in 2026. Bookmark this page to stay up to date on important safety information and learn other tips to keep your kids safe. https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/baby-product-recalls/baby-product-recalls-parents-caregivers-should-be-aware-of-a5859124070/17 Feb 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2pozj2l22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3meo5evjttk2gCar companies often charge hundreds to thousands more to add on safety features. Help @consumerreports.org urge automakers to make proven safety features standard in all new vehicles. Because your safety shouldn’t be treated like a luxury upgrade. https://action.consumerreports.org/cro-20260120-safetyverdict12 Feb 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo5evjttk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3me75yxemlc2wToday, @consumerreports.org celebrates 90 years of impact. Since 1936, CR has tested countless products, helped people save billions, and influenced some of the most critical issues of our country. Here's to 90 more years of improving people's lives. www.consumerreports.org/cr90/ https://www.consumerreports.org/cr90/06 Feb 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3me75yxemlc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3me2kcx2wnk2xThinking of buying a car this year? @consumerreports.org has you covered. Our Top Picks list makes buying a car simpler, helping you get a high-quality vehicle that checks all your priorities, fits your budget, and meets your needs. https://www.consumerreports.org/media-room/press-releases/2026/02/consumer-reports-reveals-2026-annual-10-top-picks-in-new-cars-trucks-and-suvs/04 Feb 2026 18:53 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3me2kcx2wnk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mdkzu7ueos2dEvery new year, scammers try to improve their skills, con different people, and steal more money. But @consumerreports.org has steps you can take to avoid being their next victim. Read my article about newer scams and expert advice to protect yourself. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stop-scammers-from-ruining-2026-philip-radford-7nc7e29 Jan 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkzu7ueos2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mccnmkscyk2eGOOD NEWS. After finding alarming amounts of lead in many popular protein powders, @consumerreports.org tested five other brands to find you safe alternatives. The good news: we found them. This shows other companies can make safer protein products too. https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/these-five-protein-powders-had-low-lead-levels-a1151050701/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_BS13 Jan 2026 13:23 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccnmkscyk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mbrjr7m6gs26Big win! Instacart is *ending* AI price experiments by grocery retailers - a practice that could have charged you higher prices than your neighbor. Another example of my @consumerreports.org colleagues lifting up voices and helping save you money. https://www.consumerreports.org/money/questionable-business-practices/instacart-stops-ai-pricing-experiments-a1176475852/06 Jan 2026 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbrjr7m6gs26https://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3mabecpuf6k2yDid you miss our investigation on how Instacart’s price experiments might be charging you more than your neighbor? Read our full report and join @consumerreports.org’s call to action to stop consumers from being guinea pigs when shopping for food: https://action.consumerreports.org/cro-20251208-mtpr-instacart [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Dec 2025 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabecpuf6k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3m7pzke5lv22pMany new cars replaced simple door handles with complex electronic ones. But these can fail, trapping you or preventing rescue. Join @consumerreports.org's call to make cars safer by ensuring manual emergency releases are simple, obvious, and accessible. https://action.consumerreports.org/nb-20251203-doorhandlesafety11 Dec 2025 16:45 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7pzke5lv22phttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3m7kjby2ues2mAre your Instacart prices higher than your neighbor’s? A new @consumerreports.org @groundwork.bsky.social and @moreperfectunion.bsky.social investigation shows Instacart's AI-enabled price experiments could be driving up customers’ grocery bills. Lean more: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/questionable-business-practices/instacart-ai-pricing-experiment-inflating-grocery-bills-a1142182490/09 Dec 2025 12:11 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kjby2ues2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3m6zn2bg7v22yThis week marks the 60th anniversary of Unsafe at Any Speed, @nader.org's eye-opening book that jumpstarted so much of auto safety. The NYT did a great write up for the 50th celebration, highlighting the book's influence all these decades later. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/27/automobiles/50-years-ago-unsafe-at-any-speed-shook-the-auto-world.html02 Dec 2025 19:03 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6zn2bg7v22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/philradford.bsky.social/post/3m6fccs3m7k2sDon't miss @consumerreports.org's "Bread & Butter" – our new weekly Substack newsletter. It's another way we're using our independent research and advice to help you save money. The first issue drops on Wednesday, so subscribe *for free* now. https://www.consumerreports.org/media-room/press-releases/2025/11/consumer-reports-revives-bread-butter-to-guide-a-new-generation-on-substack/24 Nov 2025 16:58 +0000at://did:plc:autqat2gbttftooe4lsfm4ll/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6fccs3m7k2s