Consumer Flashcard

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A clothing company advertises "100% organic cotton" but customers later learn the clothes contain synthetic fibers. What agency would handle this?

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FTC

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Based on your answer to the question above, what response supports your answer? Options: This agency regulates safety from fire and electric shock. This agency has the authority to recall products. This agency regulates the safety of food and drugs. This agency regulates deceptive and fraudulent practices. Regulates the safety of most consumer products except food, drugs, cosmetics, and cars.

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This agency regulates deceptive and fraudulent practices.

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A toddler's highchair collapses unexpectedly, causing injuries. Parents want to see if the product has been recalled. Which agency would handle this?

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CPSC

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A local restaurant accidentally serves undercooked chicken, making several customers sick. What agency would handle this?

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FDA

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An inventor wants to make sure a new electric skateboard charger won't shock user or cause a fire. What agency would handle this?

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UL

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Based on your answer to the question above, what response supports your answer? Options: This agency regulates safety from fire and electric shock. , This agency has the authority to recall products. , This agency regulates the safety of food and drugs. , This agency regulates deceptive and fraudulent practices. , Regulates the safety of most consumer products except food, drugs, cosmetics, and cars.

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This agency regulates safety from fire and electric shock.