Federal Consumer Safety & Enforcement

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Federal Consumer Safety & Enforcement follows national regulatory and enforcement actions that materially affect Michigan consumers. It covers federal recalls, product and vehicle safety standards, fraud actions, food-safety enforcement, privacy and financial consumer protection, while leaving ordinary local buying advice to the consumer section.

Coverage includes enforcement updates, recall explainers, consumer warnings and Michigan-impact analysis built around the responsible federal agency and the affected products or services. Stories explain what action was ordered, who may be affected, what remedy or compliance step is available and how federal decisions reach households in Michigan.

Meta to Limit Social Media Use for Teens After $18 Billion Settlement

Meta will introduce new restrictions for U.S. users under 18 on Instagram and Facebook, including daily time limits and overnight app blocks, following a major legal settlement with 48 states and the District of Columbia

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Federal Agency Clarifies Hospital Data Sharing for Injury Surveillance

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has confirmed that hospital participation in its updated injury surveillance system will remain voluntary, following concerns from hospital leaders and privacy advocates about patient data security and federal requirements

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Pennsylvania Sues TikTok Over App Design and Content for Teens

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform is intentionally addictive for young users and misrepresents the frequency of adult content. The case was filed in Allegheny County Court.

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