Consumer

ALL BUSINESS: Economics 101, by way of toy hamster
In a world full of economic indicators, the best one during the holiday season may prove to be a furry toy hamster.  
 
Schumer: Feds to crack down on phony flu products
Sen. Charles Schumer says the federal government is notifying 10 companies in a crackdown on phony remedies to the swine flu now on the market...
 
Albany death tied to beef recall
One of the two deaths linked to a ground beef recall is an adult from Albany County. The state Health Department says the person had underlying health conditions...
 
HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaign
Pivotal presidential campaigns are frequently defined in retrospect by documentaries.  
 
Ground beef recalled over E. coli illnesses
A New York meat company has recalled almost 546,000 pounds of ground beef because, according to health officials, contaminated meat has caused illness and one death...